ORAL HEALTH IN HOSPITALISED PEDIATRIC PATIENTS: INVESTIGATION STUDY INTRODUCTION

摘要

A large number of hospitalised children present symptoms of poor hygiene in their oral cavity due to the side effects of their disease/treatment. This is further aggravated by a lack of oral care at this stage. 1,2 Inadequate knowledge of preventive methods constitutes a barrier to oral health and may affect the general health and well-being of individuals.