Are parental sociodemographic factors, oral health knowledge and practices linked to the oral health habits of their children with cleft lip and palate?

• Main Authors: Dilan Altun (Author), Sevilay Karahan (Author), Fatma Figen Özgür (Author), Meryem Uzamış Tekçiçek (Author), Melek Dilek Turgut (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Medical Journals Sweden, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: Children with cleft lip and palate (CLP) have a greater risk of dental caries. The parents' knowledge and attitudes may have an impact on their children's oral health and dietary habits. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the socio-demographic characteristics, oral h...