Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3168083 | Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology | 2009 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Potentially pathogenic microorganisms in the oral cavity and poor oral status significantly increased the risk of developing respiratory infections, including pneumonia, in persons with IDD. The results suggest that colonization with these microorganisms may persist despite routine tooth brushing. Meticulous comprehensive oral hygiene of the oral cavity may be needed to reduce oropharyngeal microbial load.
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Authors
Catherine J. DDS, MSPH, PhD, Gilbert S. MS, Dinah H. DMD, MSPH, Debra L. BS, Daniel I. MD,