The Dental Needs of Children With Epidermolysis Bullosa and Service Delivery: A Scoping Review

    September 2024 in “ BMC Oral Health ”
    Zaneta Smith, Sonia Nath, Mitra Javanmard, Yvette Salamon
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    Studysummary This review highlights the lack of evidence on dental care access and referral pathways for children with EB, emphasizing the need for dentists and multidisciplinary teams to understand EB for effective treatment; it reports no new study results.
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    The scoping review highlights a significant lack of evidence regarding the dental needs of children with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), particularly concerning referral pathways and timely access to dental health services. Dentists are crucial in offering individualized and specialized oral care to children with EB. It is essential for both dentists and the broader multidisciplinary team to possess knowledge and understanding of EB to effectively meet the specialized needs and management of these children.
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