The role of indigenous health workers in promoting oral health during pregnancy: a scoping review

The role of indigenous health workers in promoting oral health during pregnancy: a scoping review

Abstract Background Early childhood caries is the most common chronic childhood disease worldwide. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are twice more likely to develop dental decay, and contributing factors include poor maternal oral health and underutilisation of dental servic...

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Main Authors: Ariana C. Villarosa, Amy R. Villarosa, Yenna Salamonson, Lucie M. Ramjan, Mariana S. Sousa, Ravi Srinivas, Nathan Jones, Ajesh George
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Indigenous
Aboriginal
Health workers
Oral health
Antenatal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5281-4

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