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725 questions · 738 findings · 261 reviews

No studies found 403 · 54.6%GRADE not reported 61 · 8.3%Very low 124 · 16.8%Low 101 · 13.7%Moderate 45 · 6.1%High 4 · 0.5%

Educational intervention with information and practical components (theoretical oral health education plus practical skills training) for nursing staff and/or residents vs (Optimised) usual care

Oral health-related quality of life · Nursing home residents (mean age 78.3 to 86.0 years; more than 66% women; 62.1% to 87.3% with dental prostheses)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Commercial mouthcare system (Biotene Oral Balance / Xerostom) vs Bioxtra mouthcare system

Quality of life (xerostomia-related) · Adults seeking treatment for the symptom of dry mouth (xerostomia) due to any cause (e.g. medication, Sjogren's syndrome, radiotherapy,…
1 finding from 1 review
  • No difference between systems for overall xerostomia-related quality of life (15-item survey). Bioxtra rated better for taste; no difference for mouth 'feel'. Trial likely underpowered.
    1 study · 20 participants
    GRADE not reported