Oral health is recognized as an integral part of the overall
health of an individual. However, according to the Institute of Medicine, there
are many patients, especially in long-term care who suffer from overlooked oral
health conditions because of the separation between dental care and health
care.
This brief tip sheet from Annals of Long-Term Care,
published in March 2014, provides healthcare providers with tips on how to
conduct an examination of the oral cavity in elderly patients who have dentures
(or other removable devices). The tip sheet includes step by step instructions
with pictures - beginning with examining the oral cavity with the dentures in
the mouth, then with the dentures removed from the mouth, and finally
recommended procedures for a swallowing test.
This
resource can be accessed here: http://bit.ly/1EYtPa8
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