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Evidence- Based Dentistry, 12/27/07
Needleman I et al. - First, there is fair evidence (II-2, grade B recommendation) of an association of pneumonia with oral health [odds ratio (OR), 1.2–9.6 depending on oral health indicators]. Second, there is poor evidence of a weak association between COPD and oral health (II-2/3, grade C recommendation). Third, there is good evidence (I, grade A recommendation) that improved oral hygiene and frequent professional oral healthcare reduces the progression or occurrence of respiratory diseases in high-risk elderly adults living in nursing homes and especially those in intensive care units (number needed to treat, 2–16; relative risk reduction, 34–83%)
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