Adults who move into a care home have their mouth care needs assessed on admission. Self-care can deteriorate before a person moves into a care home, so they may be admitted with poor oral health.

Four common etiologies contribute to oral mucosa breakdown in the neuroscience patient population: motor or cognitive deficits, oropharyngeal musculature or swallowing dysfunction, specific ...

Dehydration impacts negatively on patient health and can have a fatal outcome. A check of the oral mucosa can give nurses an indication of whether a patient is at risk A small, three-week trial ...

Helping people in hospital with mouth care is an important part of personal care. The Mouth Care Matters initiative is helping to raise awareness of the importance of mouth care as an integral part of ...

Healthcare workers at nursing homes face a major challenge when helping older adults to maintain their oral hygiene. This has been shown in a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg, which ...

RNs reported providing oral care most often with toothbrushes and toothpaste. Foam swabs and mouthwash were reported as used less often, and hydrogen peroxide and normal saline were reported as seldom ...