Integrated Oral Healthcare Model for Dependent Older Adults: An Experience-Based Co-Design Approach
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.9275 | Journal eISSN: 1568-4156
Language: English
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Submitted on: Mar 2, 2025
Accepted on: May 7, 2026
Published on: May 19, 2026
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