Oral Health Status and Need for Oral Care in an Aging Population: A Systematic Review

Oral Health Status and Need for Oral Care in an Aging Population: A Systematic Review

Background. The world population is aging. This phenomenon is accompanied by an increase in the number of elderly with dementia, whose oral hygiene care is a challenge. Objective. This paper presents a literature review of oral health status and the need for oral care in people with dementia, as com...

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Main Authors: Dorina Lauritano, Giulia Moreo, Fedora Della Vella, Dario Di Stasio, Francesco Carinci, Alberta Lucchese, Massimo Petruzzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
oral health
aging population
oral disease
association with periodontal disease
oral care need
oral care strategies
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/22/4558

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