This literature review examines the need to develop appropriate policies specific to the oral
health needs of older people that are individualised, cost-effective, and sustainable. Poor …

Background Good oral health is an important part of healthy ageing, yet there is limited
understanding regarding the status of oral health care for older people globally. This study …

Background: Much attention has been paid to advocate proper oral care/hygiene provision
by healthcare providers in long-term care institutions (LTCIs). This study aimed to evaluate …

This systematic review evaluates published evidence on oral hygiene interventions
conducted in Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library …

Background The oral health of care‐dependent older people living in residential care
facilities is generally suboptimal. To facilitate adequate daily oral care and timely referral to a …

Background: The importance of oral health in older adults, especially those in long-term care
institutions (LTCIs), has been widely recognized. This study aimed to evaluate the …

Aims Reduced mobility and/or low cognitive functioning may make it difficult for residents
with special care needs in long‐term care homes to brush their own teeth every day …

Background Healthcare professionals' attitudes to and knowledge of oral health are
fundamental to providing good oral health care to older adults. One instrument that assesses …

Orthodontic therapy is associated with a more significant accumulation of dentobacterial
plaque and impaired oral hygiene, which increase the risk of developing dental caries and …

Introduction Elderly people experience a high level of oral diseases, and such conditions
were found to be more prevalent among those living in residential aged care facilities …