Oral health
Oral conditions in the community patient: part 2—systemic complications of poor oral health
The oral cavity acts as a focal point for the interaction of the body with the external environment, with its key functions including mastication, taste, speech and swallowing (Kane, 2017). Alteration...
Oral conditions in the community patient: part 1
Oral health has a symbiotic relationship with many chronic systemic diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Poor oral health can exacerbate existing underlying disease by contributing...
Oral health in older adults
Dental caries is a biofilm-mediated, diet-modulated, multifactorial disease caused by bacteria (Machiulskiene et al, 2020), where acid produced as a byproduct of the bacterial metabolism of sugars in...
Why choose British Journal of Community Nursing?
British Journal of Community Nursing provides clinical education dedicated to nursing in the home. Our goal is to help you develop your skills, improve your practice and manage cases more effectively.
What's included
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Evidence-based best practice
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Peer-reviewed research
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Focus on elderly care and long-term conditions
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