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Association of oral status with frailty among older adults in nursing homes: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundThe oral status of an individual is a vital aspect of their overall health. However, older adults in nursing homes have a higher prevalence...
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Oral symptoms in dying nursing home patients. Results from the prospective REDIC study
BackgroundThe mouth is a central organ for communication and fluid intake, also for dying nursing home patients. This study describes the prevalence...
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Dental status and its correlation with polypharmacy and multimorbidity in a Swiss nursing home population: a cross-sectional study
ObjectiveTo assess the correlation between oral health status in terms of present teeth, implants, removable prostheses, and polypharmacy and/or...
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Crisis in care homes: the dentists don’t come
Aim/ObjectivesTo present the findings of the challenges relating to access to dental care for older people in care homes from the Fluoride...
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Salivary levels of five microorganisms of root caries in nursing home elderly: a preliminary investigation
BackgroundStreptococcus , Bifidobacteria , Lactobacillus and Actinomyces are acidogenic aciduria that may be associated with root caries (RC). The aim...
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Toothbrushing compliance tracking in a nursing home setting using telemonitoring-enabled powered toothbrushes
Introduction Nursing home residents with cognitive and physical disabilities often depend on assistance from caregivers to perform personal hygiene...
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Protocol for A randomised feasibility trial comparing fluoride interventions to prevent dental decay in older people in care homes (FInCH trial)
BackgroundThe number and proportion of older people globally is growing faster than that of any other age group. At the same time the number of...
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Gwên am Byth: a programme introduced to improve the oral health of older people living in care homes in Wales - from anecdote, through policy into action
Introduction and context This paper describes how research and evidence influenced Welsh Government policy to fund a programme (Gwên am Byth - A...
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Swallowing dysfunction and the onset of fever in older residents with special care needs: a thirteen-month longitudinal prospective study
A decline in swallowing function is frequently observed among older residents in nursing homes. We investigated whether swallowing dysfunction was...
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Oral health assessment in institutionalized elderly: a sco** review
When elderly become frail and in need for complex care, they can no longer live independently at home and may be admitted to nursing homes. Various...
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Oral health ambassador scheme: training needs analysis in the community setting
Introduction Successful oral health promotion relies on resource availability, adequate training and stakeholder engagement. Community nursing teams...
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The accuracy of laser fluorescence (DIAGNOdent) in assessing caries lesion activity on root surfaces, around crown margins, and in furcations in older adults
The authors conducted a case series to assess accuracy of DIAGNOdent (DD) in assessment of activity of dental caries lesions in root surfaces and in...
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Prevention of oral diseases for the older person (Part 1)
Older adults often experience poorer levels of oral health than younger adults, especially if they have become dependent on a third party to support...
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Dental implant status in elderly individuals requiring domiciliary dental care in Japan
BackgroundThe presence of implants is a significant burden not only for dentists but also for caregivers and families of elderly individuals...
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Prevention of oral diseases for the older person (Part 1)
Older adults often experience poorer levels of oral health than younger adults, especially if they have become dependent on a third party to support...
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The prevalence of denture loss within community residential settings
Introduction Denture loss prevalence in community settings is unknown and results in deteriorating residents' systemic and psychosocial wellbeing.
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Exploring the knowledge, attitudes, and performance of dentists in providing care to elderly patients
BackgroundSupportive care and dental treatment for older adults are crucial in addressing the global emergency of population aging, requiring...
