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        <journal-title>Materia Novum: The Journal of Homoeopathy</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="publisher">Materia Novum</abbrev-journal-title>
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      <issn pub-type="epub">2583-4398</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Materia Novum: The Journal of Homoeopathy</publisher-name>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">MNH190005</article-id>
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        <article-title>Effectiveness of homoeopathic medicine Hecla lava 30 for dental caries  pain in age group 5-10 year: a case series.</article-title>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Shukla</surname>
            <given-names>Dr. Swanand</given-names>
          </name>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Singh</surname>
            <given-names>Dr. Sahar</given-names>
          </name>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Kundu</surname>
            <given-names>Dr. Rita</given-names>
          </name>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Kadam</surname>
            <given-names>Dr. Kirti</given-names>
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      <aff id="aff1">MNH</aff>
      <pub-date pub-type="epub" iso-8601-date="2026-04-03">
        <month>04</month>
        <day>03</day>
        <year>2026</year>
      </pub-date>
      <volume>9</volume>
      <issue>1</issue>
      <fpage>1</fpage>
      <lpage>14</lpage>
      <abstract>
        <p>Dental caries is a prevalent chronic condition globally, impacting individuals of 
all ages, with children being particularly susceptible. It arises from bacterial fermentation of 
dietary sugars, leading to acid production that gradually erodes tooth enamel, dentin, and 
cementum, eventually causing cavities and tooth decay. The prevalence of dental caries varies 
across countries due to differences in oral healthcare programs, lifestyles, and socioeconomic 
status. Dental caries not only affects oral health but also poses significant challenges to overall 
well-being, including difficulties in eating, sleeping, and school attendance.</p>
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        <kwd>Hecla Lava</kwd>
        <kwd>Pediatric Dentistry</kwd>
        <kwd>Pain Management</kwd>
        <kwd>Homeopathic 
Medicine</kwd>
        <kwd>Tooth Decay</kwd>
        <kwd>Case Series</kwd>
        <kwd>Dental Caries</kwd>
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