Background The link between oral bacteria and respiratory infections is well documented.
Dental plaque has the potential to be colonized by respiratory pathogens and this, together …

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) and periodontitis share common
characteristics, such as an exaggerated inflammatory response. As periodontal diseases …

Objectives Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common nosocomial
infections in intensive care units (ICUs), and the use of mouthwash is the most widely used …

Background Oral health is a key contributor to a person's overall health. Previous studies
indicate that oral health deteriorates throughout ventilation and may contribute to the …

Background The importance of good oral hygiene for patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs)
is well recognized, however, the most effective way to achieve good oral care in the ICU is …

Objectives To analyze the relationship between the oral and systemic health status of adult
patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with the length of stay and mortality …

The accumulated dental biofilm can be a source of oral bacteria that are aspirated into the
lower respiratory tract causing ventilator-associated pneumonia in hospitalized patients. The …

Oral bacteria are known to be associated with perioperative complications during
hospitalization. However, no presented reports have clarified the relationship of oral …

Aim This study examines the attitudes and practices of ICU nurses towards the provision of
oral care to their patients. Objective We conducted this cross-sectional survey about oral …

Objective Hospitalisation in intensive care unit (ICU) may cause changes in oral
environment, which may influence patients' health status. The aim of this study was to …