Medication Use and Its Potential Impact on the Oral Health Status of  Nursing Home Residents in Flanders (Belgium)

Polypharmacy is considered the most important etiologic factor of hyposalivation, which in turn can initiate oral health problems.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - July 18, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Barbara Janssens, Mirko Petrovic, Wolfgang Jacquet, Jos M.G.A. Schols, Jacques Vanobbergen, Luc De Visschere Tags: Original Study Source Type: research