The Impact of Domiciliary Dental Care and Oral Health Promotion in Nursing Homes of Older Adults: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background: The global increase in the population older than 80 years has led to a paradigm shift centered in the hospital environment, with the inclusion of domiciliary oral health actions improving quality of life. This review evaluates the effects of domiciliary dental care and oral health promotion in nursing homes of older adults. Methods: Seven databases were searched without date restrictions from 15 September to 21 November 2024. A manual search was also performed in the reference lists of the included articles. This research included studies evaluating older adults aged ≥80 years, regardless of sex, who received domiciliary dental care associated or not with oral health promotion, evaluating periodontal condition, dental caries, and the dental and denture plaque inde

SUBMITTER: Santos CCOD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12110923 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature