Orofacial pain and its potential oral causes in older people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
Suzanne DelwelErik J A ScherderCees de BaatTarik T BinnekadeJohannes C van der WoudenCees M P M HertoghAndrea B MaierRoberto S G M PerezLobbezoo FrankPublished in: Journal of oral rehabilitation (2018)
This study indicated that orofacial pain and its potential causes were frequently present in participants with MCI or dementia. Therefore, a regular oral examination by (oral) healthcare providers in people with MCI or dementia remains imperative, even if no pain is reported.