Oral dysfunction, including oral uncleanness and decline in tongue motor function, tongue
pressure and swallowing function, precedes frailty. The tongue's dorsum is a reservoir of …

Aim Tinnitus, ringing in the ears, is speculated to be driven by inflammation. This study
examined whether periodontitis is a risk factor for tinnitus using Taiwan's National Health …

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of an existing standard oral care program (SOCP)
and factors associated with it during hospitalization in individuals with acquired brain injury …

Background Individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are at an increased risk of poor oral
health compared to the general population. However, little is known about the related …

Purpose: To evaluate changes in oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and associated
factors in individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) during hospitalization. Methods: Forty …

Objective The aim of this 1‐year longitudinal randomised controlled trial was to evaluate the
effectiveness of tongue cleaning on the maintenance of respiratory function in older adults …

Background and objective Orofacial myofunctional disorders are common in persons with
acquired brain injury. A new way for early detection of orofacial myofunctional disorders via …

BACKGROUND: Acquired brain injury (ABI) can cause long-term disability and functional
impairment. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to determine the prevalence of dental …

Objectives To assess the internal structure and validity of the 'bedside oral
examination'(BOE) instrument in individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI). Methods Ninety …

Background/Purpose: The significance of oral care has widely spread from dental
occupations to other health professionals as society is aging rapidly. Although oral care is …