A Nurse Initiative Oral Hygiene Program for Older Veterans

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Older Americans make up a growing percentage of the U.S. population and nearly 40 million are 65 years or older [1]. Нere is an increased chance of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and oral cancer for older adults who have poor oral health [2].A regular oral hygiene regimen may be an eÙ¹cient way to reduce the dental problems associated with aging [3].Achieving optimal oral health outcomes for older adults may be achieved by educating older adults about oral health, understanding patients’ preferences relating to oral hygiene, and encouraging oral health research among clinicians