How is mental health associated with dental health in refugee children?

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Authors

H. Streicher · German Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology

Volker Mall · German Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology

Andrea Hahnefeld · German Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology

Abstract

Children' had poor dental health status, regardless of the presence of PTSD. Parental mental health was associated with child dental health. Interventions and programs for refugee children should consider parental mental health as well.

Topics & Keywords

Dental Health and Care Utilization Migration, Health and Trauma Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry

DOI: 10.1007/s40368-026-01188-w

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