This observational study finds low symptom reporting in refugee children with caries, highlighting parental distress and the need for proper dental care.
Refugee children experience a high burden of caries, yet reported symptoms were low, suggesting under recognition of oral pain. Conversely, high parental distress scores reveal the significant psychological impact on families. These findings highlight the need for early, culturally appropriate dental care within a family-centred model of care.
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