Oral Healthcare and the Frail Elder: A Clinical Perspective

by Michael I . Mac Entee (Author), Chris Wyatt (Editor), Frauke Müller (Editor)

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  2010

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  Oral healthcare is an integral part of overall health and well-being, and it is a significant and increasing challenge as people grow frail. Incidence of caries and gingivitis among residents of long-term care facilities are on the rise, and daily oral hygiene is often difficult for patients who are frail or in need of assistance.