Oral health assessment in institutionalized elderly: a scoping review
Abstract When elderly become frail and in need for complex care, they can no longer live independently at home and may be admitted to nursing homes. Various studies have shown that oral health in this population is remarkably poor, which may lead to distressing situations and impacts quality of life...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Oral Health |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-04025-y |