Oral care is a fundamental part of nursing care and failure to provide it can have a negative effect on health and wellbeing. This article explains the procedure for oral and denture care. Citation: ...

A resident of a Hickman County nursing home contracted a potentially life-threatening gum infection because the staff allegedly never realized the person wore dentures and hadn't removed them for ...

Dental prosthetics maker Nobilium is providing an RFID-enabled denture identification system aimed at helping nursing facilities to meet regulatory standards for denture care, while also ensuring that ...

What is the level of oral health-related quality of life among elderly nursing home residents, and how does it relate to prosthetic needs? A new study found that oral quality-of-life levels were low ...

Removable partial or full dentures require proper care to keep them clean, free from stains and looking their best. For good denture care: Remove and rinse dentures after eating. Run water over your ...

Partial or complete dentures (removable teeth) can replace lost teeth, improving the appearance of your smile. These false teeth are designed to look natural, and they’re made from different materials ...

Advancing age puts many seniors at risk for a number of oral health problems, such as: Age in and of itself is not a dominant or sole factor in determining oral health. However, certain medical ...

If you wear dentures (false teeth), you’ve got plenty of company. According to the American Dental Association, more than 36 million people in the United States don’t have any teeth, and about 90 ...