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. 2012 Mar;12(1):26-7.
doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2011.12.015.

Intensive care unit hospitalization may lead to deterioration in oral health

Ivor G Chestnutt  1
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Intensive care unit hospitalization may lead to deterioration in oral health

Ivor G Chestnutt. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2012 Mar.

Abstract

Purpose/question: What is the effect of hospitalization on oral health?

Source of funding: The authors were supported by their institutions; there was no external funding reported.

Type of study/design: Systematic review.

Level of evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence.

Strength of recommendation grade: Grade C: Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series for studies of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or screening.

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