"REDUCTION OF MICROBIAL COLONIZATION IN THE OROPHARYNX AND DENTAL
PLAQUE REDUCES VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA"...suction toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide solution to reduce dental plaque (2x day); [5] suction oral swab with moisturizer to promote mucosal integrity...R. GARCIA, L. JENDRESKY, L. COLBERT. BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (BUMC), BROOKLYN, NY.
"Oral Care" Article on Reducing Healthcare Acquired Pneumonia: (link to full article)
http://speech-language-pathology-audiology.advanceweb.com/Article/Oral-Care.aspx
"Prevention High-Risk Caries Patient", ADA 2010
Randy F. Huffines, DDS phone 423.979.3494 randy@geriatricdentistry.com
More resources and patient handouts available at www.geriatricdentistry.com
Dr. Huffines has no financial interest in any of the products or companies listed; recommends Plak-Vac and included order info.
MDA, Muscular Dystrophy Association:
Recommends the Plak-Vac in the January/February 2011 issue of the MDA/ALS News Magazine.
Article name: "Keeping It Clean: Toothbrushing Tips"
By Miriam Davidson, created 01-01-2011
Article suggests the Plak-Vac when giving toothbrushing tips to those with muscular dystrophy or ALS.