Dental caries and periodontal disease represent a health problem and a social cost for the
entire population, and in particular for socio-economically disadvantaged individuals who …

Background The high burden of chronic disease in older adults presents significant
organisational and funding challenges to healthcare policymakers. However, it is a matter of …

Purpose We evaluated the level of oral hygiene and its association with oral health status
and need for oral treatment among older residents in long-term care facilities. In addition, the …

Objective Assessing and comparing characteristics of German and Dutch nursing homes,
their residents as well as residents' medical care needs and the actual provision of care …

Background A growing number of older adults have natural teeth and are at high risk of oral
diseases, which are induced by oral bacterial accumulation and proceed unnoticed and …

Aim The aim was the design, implementation, and evaluation of an oral health education
program for nursing home caregivers. Methods and results Fifty‐five formal caregivers …

Abstract Background Among Canadian residents living in long-term care (LTC) facilities, and
especially among those with limited ability to communicate due to dementia, pain remains …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify how changes to general health might
affect the oral health of nursing-home residents over a six-month period. Materials and …

Objectives To address the following research questions:(i) What is the current situation and
future vision on oral healthcare service in nursing homes (NHs) in Singapore?(ii) What are …

Aim To develop practice guidelines for nursing assistants who provide daily oral care to
older adults. Background The interRAI suite of instruments is internationally used in …