Oral Hygiene Practice and Periodontal Status of Students at Special Needs Boarding Schools in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Harun, Nor Asilah, Yaacob, Munirah, Mohd Kenali, Norzaiti, Mohd Ibrahim, Mohamad Shafiq, Mohd Sopie, Sarah Syuhadah, Kamaluddin, Farah Aqilah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English; English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: RK318 Oral and Dental Medicine. Pathology. Diseases-Therapeutics-General Works
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People with disabilities are one of the most vulnerable minority groups to health care or rehabilitation services deficiencies. Previous studies have demonstrated that they suffered from poor oral hygiene and a higher incidence of periodontal disease as a consequence. Students at special needs boar...