Self-medication practice for dental problems: A cross-sectional study among adults in Kuantan, Pahang in Peninsular Malaysia

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Self-medication practice for dental problems: A cross-sectional study among adults in Kuantan, Pahang in Peninsular Malaysia

Aim: To investigate the prevalence, attitude, and pattern of self-medication practice for dental problems among adults in Kuantan, the state capital of Pahang, Malaysia. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among adults over 18 years of age who live in Kuantan via self-adm...

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Published in:	Journal of International Oral Health
Main Author:	Ismail A.; Majid M.N.A.; Haron M.N.M.; Halim M.F.A.A.; Ibrahim M.S.M.; Abllah Z.
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023
Online Access:	https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85160642386&doi=10.4103%2fjioh.jioh_173_22&partnerID=40&md5=d25a8c0c934cd3eb3ac2904906410aee

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