%0 Journal Article
%T Oral health status among long-term hospitalized adults: a cross sectional study
%A Leon Bilder
%A Nirit Yavnai
%A Avi Zini
%J PeerJ
%D 2015
%I 
%R 10.7717/peerj.423
%X Background. Many Long-Term Care (LTC) institutionalized patients are the most frail and functionally dependent among the geriatric population and have significant oral health disparities.They often suffer from dental neglect due to limited access to appropriate professional dental care. These patients have chronic health situations and are treated with medications, which increase their risk of oral diseases. Despite the growth in elderly population in Israel, there is insufficient data regarding their oral health status and treatment needs.
%K Oral health
%K Institutionalised hospital care
%K Edentulousness and oral hygiene
%U https://peerj.com/articles/423/