Journal of Disability and Oral Health

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Cover Date:
November 2021
Vol:
22
Issue:
3

Caregivers’ perception about oral hygiene in cerebral palsy patients: a qualitative study

Abstract:

Aims and Objectives: Dental problems are frequent in individuals with cerebral palsy and are associated with difficulty in performing oral hygiene. Therefore, caregivers are fundamental in maintaining dependents’ oral health. This study aimed to evaluate the primary caregivers’ perception of patients with cerebral palsy regarding how oral hygiene is performed and if there are difficulties in performing it.

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  2. 57
  3. 62

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