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Brushing teeth in hospitals can reduce the risk of patients contracting severe infections.

HealthcareInfection ControlApr 19, 2026score 0.272 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses a study suggesting that brushing teeth in hospitals may help prevent infections. It highlights a potential healthcare practice that could improve patient safety.

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Brushing teeth in hospitals can reduce the risk of patients contracting severe infections.
Parent: HealthcareEntity: Infection preventionImpact: positiveDate: Apr 19, 2026Target: Brushing teeth in hospitals can reduce the risk of patients contracting severe infections.

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Brushing your teeth in hospital could prevent catching a bad infection https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523576-brushing-your-teeth-in-hospital-could-prevent-catching-a-bad-infection/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Health @health-NewScientist
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Brushing your teeth in hospital could prevent catching a bad infection https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523576-brushing-your-teeth-in-hospital-could-prevent-catching-a-bad-infection/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into In the latest issue of New Scientist @in-the-latest-issue-of-new-scientist-NewScientist
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