doi: 10.12968/bjon.1995.4.9.516.
Oral hygiene
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- DOI: 10.12968/bjon.1995.4.9.516
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Oral hygiene
Br J Nurs.
1995 May.
Abstract
The major purpose of oral care is the maintenance of a functional and comfortable oral cavity to enhance self-esteem and reduce bacterial activity in the mouth and the risk of both local and systemic infection.
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