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SUBMITTER: Marchini L
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6246798 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Marchini Leonardo L Recker Erica E Hartshorn Jennifer J Cowen Howard H Lynch David D Drake David D Blanchette Derek R DR Dawson Deborah V DV Kanellis Michael M Caplan Daniel D
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 20180908 6
<h4>Purpose/aim</h4>The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate feasibility and gather initial data for a definitive study to test the clinical and microbiological effectiveness of a nursing facility (NF) customized oral hygiene protocol, intended to be delivered by dental hygienists and NF personnel.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>A convenience sample of 8 Eastern Iowa NFs was recruited, and each NF was assigned to one of three intervention groups: (1) control (current oral hygiene practice), (2) ...[more]