Intensive care unit hospitalization may lead to deterioration in oral health.
OBJECTIVE
What is the effect of hospitalization on oral health?


BACKGROUND
The authors were supported by their institutions; there was no external funding reported.


METHODS
Systematic review.


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


METHODS
Grade C: Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series for studies of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or screening.
Dental Public Health, Cardiff University School of Dentistry, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK. chestnuttig@cardiff.ac.uk
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