Oral hygiene negligence among institutionalized mentally disabled children in Mysore city—A call for attention

Oral hygiene negligence among institutionalized mentally disabled children in Mysore city—A call for attention

Background: Oral health is integral part of general health. In certain conditions especially among mentally disabled, oral health is neglected. Studies have shown that mentally disabled population has the risk of poor oral health. People with disabilities deserve the same opportunities for oral heal...

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Main Authors: Darshana Bennadi, Vinayaka Konekeri, M Maurya, Veera Reddy, G Satish, C V. K Reddy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Subjects:
brushing
gingival status
mentally disabled
normal children
oral health promotion
oral hygiene
oral hygiene status
Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2020;volume=9;issue=4;spage=2045;epage=2051;aulast=Bennadi

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