Understanding Down's syndrome: a review.
Each year, one child in every 800 births in the U.S. is born with Down's syndrome. It is the most prevalent chromosomal abnormality found in humans. Of the approximately four million births in the U.S. per year, 5,000 newborns with Down's syndrome can be expected. All health care providers should understand the unique features of this condition. Likewise, dental hygienists should be cognizant of its specific oral manifestations to provide optimum oral care for these clients.
Buxton
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University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry, Department of Dental Hygiene, USA.
Hunter
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D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control