Oral Health and the Association with Blood Parameters in Neurogeriatric Inpatients without Relevant Systemic Inflammation: An Observational Study.

As little evidence is available, we report the oral health of neurogeriatric inpatients and the association with hematological parameters representing systemic health. We performed a cross-sectional investigation of 30 patients undergoing neurogeriatric early rehabilitation and excluded systemic inflammation as a trigger for oral infection (C-reactive protein >5 mg/dL). Outcomes included oral health and hygiene status and routine laboratory parameters.

Older people's preferences and expectations of preventive oral care in the home.

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess older people's preferences and expectations for preventive oral care in their own home.

Background: With increasing age, the use of dental services declines and oral health becomes secondary, yet good oral health contributes to quality of life and has a positive impact on general health. Thus, the healthcare system should offer a care structure in which oral health can be maintained into old age.

Comparison of facilitators and barriers to providing oral hygiene measures in dependent older people and young children: A systematic review.

Objective: The objective of the study was to systematically compare barriers/facilitators providing oral hygiene to young children and dependent older people and to generate ideas to improve the implementation of oral hygiene measures.

Background: Many older people, like children, rely on third-party assistance for teeth cleaning. Barriers/facilitators in providing oral care services have been described in recent works.