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Pharmacists' role in recognising medication-related oral health risks in aged care: a qualitative study of pharmacists' and dentists' perspectives.

International journal of clinical pharmacy · Park JS, Page AT, Kruger E, Sohn W, Christian B, Rudman A · 2026-09-16

Pharmacists and dentists in Australia identified barriers to recognising medication-related oral health risks in aged care, including insufficient education and fragmented care systems, and called for practical resources and clearer referral pathways to improve early detection.

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