Topic Resources

ORAL HEALTHCARE IN AGING

Journal Articles

Coleman, P. (2002). Improving oral health care for the frail elderly: A review of widespread problems and best practices. Geriatric Nursing, 23(4), 189-199.

Coleman, P. (2005). Opportunities for nursing-dental collaboration: addressing oral health needs among the elderly. Nursing Outlook, 53(1), 33-45.

Fowler, E.B. (2001). Peridontal disease and its association with systemic disease. MilitaryMedicine, 166(1), 85-89.

Rawlins, C. & Coupland, J. (2001). Effective mouth care for seriously ill patients. Profession l Nurse, 16(4), 1025-1028.

Scannapieco, F.A. (1999). Role of bacteria in respiratory infection. Journal of Periodontology,70(7), 793-802.

Schwartz, M. (2000). The oral health of the long-term care patient. Annals of Long-Term Care, 8(12), 41-46.

Ship, J. (2002). Improving oral health in older people. JAGS, 50, 1454-55.

Ship, J.A., Pillemer, S.R. & Baum, B.J. (2002). Xerostomia and the geriatric patient. JAGS,50(3), 535-543.

Taylor, G.W., Loesche, W.J., & Terpenning, M.S. (2000). Impact of oral diseases on systemic health in the elderly: diabetes mellitus and aspiration pneumonia. Journal of PublicHealth Dentistry, 60(4), 313-320.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2000). Oral Health in America: A report ofThe Surgeon General. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health.

Walton, J., Miler, J. & Tordeala, L. (2001). Elder oral assessment and care. MedSurg Nursing, 10(1), 31-44.



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