Oral Health Disparities in Older Adults : Oral Bacteria, Inflammation, and Aspiration Pneumonia - 07/09/14
Doi : 10.1016/j.cden.2014.06.005
Frank A. Scannapieco, DMD, PhD a, ⁎ 
, Kenneth Shay, DDS, MS b
, Kenneth Shay, DDS, MS b a Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo - The State University of New York, Foster Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214, USA
b Geriatrics and Extended Care Services (10P4G), US Department of Veterans Affairs, PO Box 134002, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-4002, USA
∗Corresponding author.
Résumé |
Poor oral hygiene has been suggested to be a risk factor for aspiration pneumonia in the institutionalized and disabled elderly. Control of oral biofilm formation in these populations reduces the numbers of potential respiratory pathogens in the oral secretions, which in turn reduces the risk for pneumonia. Together with other preventive measures, improved oral hygiene helps to control lower respiratory infections in frail elderly hospital and nursing home patients.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Oral hygiene, Oral bacteria, Aspiration pneumonia, Elderly, Vulnerable population
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Vol 58 - N° 4
P. 771-782 - octobre 2014 Retour au numéro
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