Pneumonia incidence and oral health management by dental hygienists in long‐term care facilities: A 1‐year prospective multicentre cohort study

Abstract

Oral health management by dental hygienists was associated with a lower incidence of pneumonia among residents of long-term care facilities, underlining the importance of professional OHM for such individuals. It is recommended that OHM be practised routinely in long-term care facilities.