Journal of public health dentistry
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J Public Health Dent · Jan 2007
Oral health-related quality of life of children by dental caries and fluorosis experience.
To evaluate the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of children by dental caries and fluorosis status. ⋯ Caries and less acceptable appearance showed a negative impact, while mild fluorosis had a positive impact on child and parental OHRQoL.
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J Public Health Dent · Jan 2007
Coping with toothache pain: a qualitative study of low-income persons and minorities.
This study examined the behavioral impact of toothache pain as well as self-care strategies for pain relief among minority and low-income individuals. ⋯ Although removing financial barriers alone may not lead to preventive dental visits, it would facilitate more timely visits to dentists to treat toothache pain.