Proper oral hygiene is crucial for overall health. Neglecting it can lead to heart diseases, diabetes, respiratory issues and ...

More than half of older adults who live in care homes have tooth decay, compared to 40% of over 75s who do not live in care homes. Poor oral health can affect people’s ability to eat, speak and ...

Scannapieco is among the first to draw the connection between poor oral health and respiratory infection in intensive care and nursing home patients. His work has contributed to the now widespread ...

Returning home they brought their new oral hygiene habits with them. The Museum’s collection of oral hygiene products ... Section for a full list of the references used in the making if this Object ...

More information: Lisa Bellander et al, A preventive care approach for oral health in nursing homes: a qualitative study of healthcare workers' experiences, BMC Geriatrics (2024). DOI: 10.1186 ...

"Raising awareness about oral hygiene can significantly reduce the burden of dental diseases while simultaneously driving demand for both preventive care and advanced dental solutions," Murdoch added.