Please see the link below for the recently published Framework for maintaining the oral health of our ageing population produced by the Office of the Chief Dental Officer (OCDO).
This is relevant to all organisations who are responsible for the health and care of ageing communities.
NHS England » Framework for maintaining the oral health of our ageing population
Clinical Standards for the ageing population are being developed and will be released by OCDO when published – expected to be in next few weeks.
Also attached is the letter which was sent from OCDO to all Regional Chief Nurses on Mouth care standards for hospital inpatients:
