Objectives to explore attitudes, perceptions, and perceived barriers to and the perceived
facilitators of daily oral health care and the actual daily oral health care performances …

Objectives To determine oral health status, dental treatment needs, and to identify barriers
that prevent easy access to dental care by elderly care home residents in Lodz. Background …

Aims To assess the impact of an oral healthcare program in nursing homes on the initial
treatment backlog and residents' oral health stability. Materials and methods The study is a …

Background The use of dental care among older people is low compared to other forms of
health care, with significant health consequences. However, the evidence on the extent to …

Background Telehealth technologies are playing an increasing role in healthcare. This study
aimed to review the literature relating to the use of telehealth technologies in care homes …

Purpose: This study aimed to determine whether denture use contributes to maintaining and
improving food forms in long-term care facility (LTCFs) residents. Methods: In 888 residents …

Background In recent years, the value of co-production has become embedded in the social
care agenda. Care home residents are at significantly higher risk of dental diseases and …

Domiciliary dental care (DDC) makes regular dental visits possible for people with different
functional limitations who otherwise would not be able to access a dental clinic. DDC also …

Aim To provide baseline data on dental issues affecting residents from the perspective of
care home managers to inform oral health local needs assessments and commissioning …

Background Poor oral health is associated with a reduced quality of life and serious
illnesses. Consequently, nurses need to be more aware of oral health to improve the …