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Cochrane EvidencePublished 25 Oct 2016
Oral hygiene care for critically ill patients to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia
Review question What are the effects of oral hygiene care on the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in hospital intensive care units (ICUs)? We aimed to summarise all the available appropriate research in order to identify evidence-based care for these vulnerable patients. Background Critically ... -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 8 Sep 2016
Oral heath advice (education and training) for people with serious mental illness
Is providing advice about oral health to people with serious mental illness effective? Background People with mental health problems have an increased likelihood of oral disease (affecting the teeth, mouth, and gums) and can require more dental treatment than the general population. Oral health is currently not a priority for service users and mental ... -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 19 Dec 2013
Recall intervals for oral health in primary care patients
Review question The main question addressed by this review is: what is the optimal interval for dental check-ups (the time period between one dental check-up and the next)? Background The effects on oral health and the economic impact of altering the recall interval between different types of dental check-ups are unclear. Primary care dental practitioners ...