Oral Health, Hygiene, and Nutrition in Individuals with Disabilities: Comparing Institutional and Family Living Environments.
Researchers compared oral health, hygiene, and nutrition in people with disabilities living in institutions versus community settings, finding institutionalized individuals had worse oral hygiene and higher tooth decay, while community-dwelling participants showed better oral health but poorer nutrition.
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