Sammanfattning
Implementation of prophylactic measures significantly
reduces the strain on human and economic
resources. The consequences of lacking oral maintenance
are well known: loss of teeth, deteriorating
oral and general health, social stigmatization, nutritional
problems and pain for example.
Obstacles to optimal oral and dental care exist
on several levels and are usually caused by inadequate
interactions between different providers of
dental care.
In Nordic countries most people die in nursing
homes and palliative oral care entails a better possibility
for a dignified end to their lives.