Brushing away Dementia's dental woes: new program shows promise

NCT ID NCT07401693

First seen Feb 16, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tested a structured oral health care program for older adults (60+) with dementia at a day care center. Over 4 weeks, the program aimed to improve oral hygiene and mouth function. Researchers measured plaque, tongue coating, and overall oral health to see if the program made a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mennonite Christian Hospital Shoufeng Branch Day Care Center

    Hualien City, Hualien County, 974, Taiwan

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