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Development and implementation of the Mouth Care Matters Oral Health Assessment and Recording Tool.

British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing) · Doshi M, Macintyre L, Roullier D · 2026-10-22

Researchers developed a digital oral health assessment tool with a colour-coded system for nurses to use in hospital settings, and found it increased the frequency of oral health evaluations and improved care planning when implemented across NHS acute services.

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