Whole body health requires oral health - talking points (CDHA)
This Canadian Dental Hygienist Association document (2015), offers points on the connection between oral and overall health. Oral health can influence other body systems, while therapies for chronic diseases can have an impact on the oral cavity. Nurses can use this fact sheet while talking to residents and families about the importance of oral hygiene.
Source: Canadian Dental Hygienists Association(2015).
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