Improving oral health for individuals with mild dementia through care partner support

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What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing oral health for individuals with mild dementia by involving their care partners in the process. It aims to educate care partners on effective methods to assist and supervise oral hygiene practices at home, addressing a critical gap in care for this population. The intervention is designed to improve oral hygiene routines, which are often neglected, thereby potentially preventing further deterioration of oral health. By implementing this approach, the study seeks to demonstrate the long-term benefits of improved oral care for individuals living with mild dementia.

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Where this research is happening

• New York University
  New York, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Wu, Bei — New York University
• Study coordinator: Wu, Bei

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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