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Deteriorating Oral Health During Hospital Stays.

10/02/11 7:59 AM

Oral health deteriorates during hospitalization and is associated with an increased risk of hospital-acquired infections and reduced quality of life acording to a new research study.

This Research published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology provides the latest evidence that oral health is being overlooked in hospitals, with potential serious consequences. The research identified increases in plaque accumulation and gingival and mucosal inflammation. The findings were worst amongst patients who required help with their breathing

Posted on 10/02/11 7:59 AM | by California Dental | in California Dental Insurance | Comments Off on Deteriorating Oral Health During Hospital Stays.
 

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