Application of 4-channel neuromuscular electrical stimulation in a chronic stroke patient with dysphagia: A case report. [PDF]
Suh JH, Lee J.
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The Reality and Direction of Korean Dental Hygiene Education in the Super‐Aged Society
ABSTRACT Objectives This study aims to analyze the structural features and key issues of dental hygiene education and the national licensing examination in response to a super‐aged society. To this end, the current status and challenges of Korea's dental hygiene education system are reviewed, and comparative analyses of corresponding systems in the ...
Ji‐Won Choi +2 more
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Dysphagia Evaluation after Stroke through Intervention with oral neuromuscular training for REhabilitation of swallowing dysfunction (DESIRE): study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
Hägglund P +9 more
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DIGEST Grades Remain Stable With Inclusion of Moderately Thickened Liquids in the Videofluoroscopic Examination in Individuals With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. [PDF]
Kallambettu V +4 more
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Open or closed: Experience of head and neck radiotherapy masks – A mixed‐methods study
Patients with head and neck cancer received radiotherapy alternately with an open and a closed mask. The closed mask was perceived as more confining and restrictive, but it was also considered to make it easier to quickly achieve the correct position, while the open mask was perceived as less stable, although it reduced the feeling of claustrophobia ...
Erik Lundin +2 more
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Swallowing impairment and aspiration risk in clinically stabilized patients hospitalized for acute respiratory events: a cohort-wide machine-learning analysis with COPD-specific insights. [PDF]
Annunziata A +9 more
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Abstract Background The pathogenesis and etiology of peri‐implantitis demand a deeper understanding to lead to successful treatment modalities. Animal models of peri‐implantitis pathogenesis offer unique insights but their translational impact requires consideration of implant biomaterials science.
Georgios Kotsakis +15 more
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Evaluation of Swallowing and Tongue Strength Index in Patients With Temporomandibular Dysfunction: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
da Silva Germiniani J +8 more
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Functional tooth unit, periodontal status, and association with weight change in older adults
Abstract Background Literature reports that having fewer teeth is associated with reduced chewing capacity, which in turn may lead to weight changes due to diminished oral functionality. This study aims to assess the association between functional tooth units (FTU) and periodontal status and weight change among older adults participating in the Health,
Mariana S. Muñoz +6 more
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