People with cognitive impairments or dementia find it increasingly difficult to maintain their oral hygiene. Insufficient oral hygiene can lead to pneumonia, for example. This is where caregivers and relatives are called upon to better support those affected with dental care. Researchers from the USA have developed a...
Dental prosthetics play a very important role in preventing cognitive impairment. What's more, „the third teeth“ act as a protective factor for the cognitive functions of patients with dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. This is the conclusion of a systematic review from India. Not only nutrition and dental health have a central influence...
To what extent are dental practice equipment and consultation processes appropriately adapted for the treatment of patients with dementia? What specific circumstances are present in the dental treatment of people with dementia? A team of researchers at Göttingen University Medical Center addressed these and other questions. The aim of the study was to gain more insight into…
Once a dementia diagnosis is made, many affected individuals discontinue their dental care. This has been discovered by researchers in two studies from Sweden and Canada. Scientists from Switzerland and Germany recommend special training concepts for improved oral hygiene. As dementia progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult for those affected to maintain their...
Memory loss, attention deficits, or deterioration of motor skills: Regular oral hygiene posed a challenge for older people with dementia. A team of Italian researchers explored the current state of oral health, the connection between periodontal status and dementia, and the need for oral care in people with dementia. They...
What do oral health and mental abilities have to do with each other? According to studies, there is a connection. For instance, people with memory problems might have worse teeth in the long run because it simply becomes more difficult for them to remember to brush their teeth regularly. A study from Great Britain has now shown that mental...
