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Date

2020

Abstract

Poor oral hygiene can have many adverse systemic effects in the elderly, including aspiration pneumonia. This project explored ways to increase dental care in the elderly, with the aim of decreasing rates of pneumonia along the way.

Clinical Site

CVPH Family Medicine

Keywords

Elderly, Dentist, Oral Health, Plattsburgh, New York, Pneumonia

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Disciplines

Dental Public Health and Education | Medical Education | Primary Care | Respiratory Tract Diseases

Increasing Oral Health Care for the Elderly in Plattsburgh, NY

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