A qualitative study exploring barriers to a model of shared care for pre-school children's oral health
BDJPublished 11 August 2006
Mark Gussy, Elizabeth Waters, N. Kilpatrick
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This study has identified important barriers and possible strategies for the development of an integrated and shared approach to preventing dental caries in pre-school aged children.
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This study has identified important barriers and possible strategies for the development of an integrated and shared approach to preventing dental caries in pre-school aged children. Clear and consistent oral health information and agreed roles and responsibilities need to be developed.
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DentistryHealth ProfessionsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
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