Oral health Archives

Oral health

Getting the message out: Older adults need oral care

February 11, 2010

Despite its link to overall health, older adults often do not get the proper oral health care they need. “Affordable, accessible preventive care, including oral health care, is…

Oral care can be a matter of life and death

November 11, 2008

This oral-care protocol reduces the risk of hospital-acquired infection.

The mouth in the mirror: Assessing your patient’s oral health

October 2, 2014

Approximately half of American adults have periodontal disease—a chronic inflammatory disease affecting gum tissue and supporting teeth. Longstanding untreated periodontal infections are linked to overall health issues. Especially…