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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
[Online survey on oral care for children and young people: the results]
Abstract:
An online survey was used to gauge the opinions of Dutch oral care providers about various aspects of oral care for children and young people. A relatively large number of dental hygienists responded (22%), which is in line with the commitment of all oral care providers to the treatment of children and young people. A majority of the respondents indicated that the Dutch oral care guidelines for children and young people are helpful in determining the bitewing-interval and in making treatment decisions regarding caries.
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