Care-home oral health 1 article

Care-home oral health concerns daily mouth care, prevention and access to professional dentistry for people living in residential or nursing facilities. Residents may have frailty, cognitive impairment, dry mouth, dentures, swallowing problems or dependence on staff for brushing, making individualized care plans and caregiver training particularly important. The topic extends beyond occasional dental visits because routine plaque control, denture hygiene, recognition of pain and referral pathways must function within the care-home environment every day.