Occlusal characteristics and oral health-related quality of life in preschool children.
Researchers examined bite patterns in 1,783 Kuwaiti preschoolers and found that having malocclusion was linked to lower oral health-related quality of life scores, though the effect size was small and individual bite traits alone showed no significant associations.
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Oral Health Management for PEG Fed Children
Oral health care for children fed entirely by PEG tube — a practical guide for Australian oral health therapists.
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