Difficulty in Keeping Teeth Clean and Its Impact on Oral Health in Cerebral Palsy: Evidence From a New Zealand Cohort

Children with cerebral palsy face challenges in maintaining oral hygiene; data on their oral health practices and outcomes are limited.

Citation:
Sorhage A, Agnew C, Blackmore AM, Mackey AH, Haszard J, Stott NS. Difficulty in Keeping Teeth Clean and Its Impact on Oral Health in Cerebral Palsy: Evidence From a New Zealand Cohort. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2026;10.1111/ipd.70078.

Keywords:
Cerebral palsy; eating and drinking classification system; gross motor function classification system; oral health

Abstract:
Children with cerebral palsy face challenges in maintaining oral hygiene; data on their oral health practices and outcomes are limited.