Does oral Health Status be Associated with Common Medical Comorbidities in Older Hospital Inpatients?
Poorer oral health was not uncommon and was associated with dementia and renal impairment even after adjustment for anticholinergic medication and oral pH. Oral health screening should be considered for vulnerable populations.
Few tests have well-documented benefits on patient outcomes. Diagnostic performance or the effects on management decisions are not necessarily indicative of patient benefits.