Dental health in children with cancer.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
This study investigated the dental health of children (aged 1-14 years) diagnosed with cancer 4-36 months earlier. Sixty patients were examined and interviewed; 43% had untreated decay and only 35% had seen a dentist since their malignancy had been diagnosed. A significant source of bacterial infection is not being treated in this at risk population. The level of dental disease and lack of dental prevention indicates a need to integrate medical and dental care.
Medical subject headings
- Dental Caries
- Neoplasms
- Oral Hygiene