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. 1979 Oct;99(4):644-5.
doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.1979.0370.

Facilitating oral hygiene in patients with chronic schizophrenia

V Klinge

Facilitating oral hygiene in patients with chronic schizophrenia

V Klinge. J Am Dent Assoc. 1979 Oct.

Abstract

Ten patients with chronic schizophrenia and with poor maintenance of dental hygiene were instructed, using a variety of motivational and reinforcement techniques, to improve oral hygiene. Results indicated significant changes in several of the most maladaptive behaviors.

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