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Health Promotion and Diagnosis of Oral Diseases in Institutionalized Elderly People: An Experience Report.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: MDPI Country of Publication: Switzerland NLM ID: 101238455 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1660-4601 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 16604601 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Int J Environ Res Public Health Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Basel : MDPI, c2004-
    • Subject Terms:
      Dental Care for Aged*/organization & administration ; Health Promotion* ; Health Services Accessibility* ; Mouth Diseases*/prevention & control ; Mouth Diseases*/therapy; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Institutionalization ; Nursing Homes ; Oral Health ; Oral Hygiene ; Brazil/epidemiology
    • Abstract:
      This study presents the findings of an academic extension project focused on promoting oral health and diagnosing oral lesions in institutionalized elderly individuals. The project involved visits by students and faculty to two nursing homes in southern Brazil. Data collection included extraoral and intraoral clinical examinations and educational activities such as lectures and the distribution of printed materials on oral and denture hygiene. According to caregiving staff, oral hygiene, including denture cleaning, was generally performed once daily during morning showers. A total of 118 older adults (68 males and 50 females; mean age 76.1 ± 8.6 years) were examined. Forty-nine used dentures, of whom only 24 (49%) reported satisfaction with their prostheses. In total, 42 oral lesions were identified, mainly angular cheilitis (8), inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia (7), irritation fibroma (7), frictional hyperkeratosis (7), prosthetic stomatitis (5), actinic cheilitis (3), traumatic ulcers (3), and leukoplakia (2). Educational sessions also targeted caregivers, offering practical guidance for improving hygiene practices. The results underscore the need for better oral care and improved access to dental services for institutionalized elderly populations. Academic extension activities play a valuable role in health promotion and in training future professionals in elderly care.
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    • Grant Information:
      001 Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Brazil; 305654/2023-3 Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: institutionalized elderly people; oral diseases; oral health; oral rehabilitation
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20250729 Date Completed: 20250731 Latest Revision: 20250801
    • Publication Date:
      20250801
    • Accession Number:
      PMC12294708
    • Accession Number:
      10.3390/ijerph22071097
    • Accession Number:
      40724164