Small but significant: behavioural modifications for enhanced oral health and prevention of the tooth death spiral

Authors

  • Zurainie Abllah Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), 25200, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31436/ijohs.v6i1.382

Keywords:

preventive dentistry, tooth death spiral

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Published

2025-02-28

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Abllah, Z. (2025). Small but significant: behavioural modifications for enhanced oral health and prevention of the tooth death spiral. IIUM Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences, 6(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.31436/ijohs.v6i1.382