Educators’ and caregivers’ perspectives on an implemented oral health promotion event at special needs schools in eThekwini district: a qualitative study
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The school setting is critical for supporting oral health self care practices among learners with special needs. However, not much is known about how educators and caregivers engage with these initiatives.
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