| Abstract | This investigation assessed the oral cavity and microbiological status of 36 non-verbal persons with developmental disabilities. The authors examined oral hygiene interventions aimed at reducing risk factors linked to bacterial colonization and aspiration pneumonia. The findings indicated a statistically significant decrease of potentially pathogenic bacteria and a reduction in total bacteria counts for people receiving oral care via intermittent suction. |
| Authors | Fozia Ferozali, Gary Johnson, Andrew Cavagnaro
(Affiliation: Porterville Developmental Center, Porterville, Calif., USA. fferozali at pdc.dds.ca.gov)
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| Journal | Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry
(Spec Care Dentist)
2007 Sep-Oct
Vol. 27
Issue 5
Pg. 168-76
ISSN: 0275-1879 United States |
| PMID | 17990475
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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| Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Analysis of Variance
- Colony Count, Microbial
- Dental Care for Disabled
(methods)
- Female
- Humans
- Linear Models
- Male
- Mentally Disabled Persons
- Middle Aged
- Mouth
(microbiology)
- Oral Hygiene
(instrumentation)
- Oral Hygiene Index
- Pilot Projects
- Pneumonia, Aspiration
(prevention & control)
- Reproducibility of Results
- Suction
- Toothbrushing
(instrumentation, methods)
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