Oral Pain Management in Patients with Dementia: A Scoping Review

This scoping review aims to systematically synthesize existing evidence to clarify the prevalence of oral pain, assessment tools, management strategies, and research gaps in patients with dementia. Due to cognitive decline and communication disorders, oral pain in these patients is often overlooked, and this study is designed to provide references for clinical practice and future research. The study is currently in the protocol design stage and has not yet started specific implementation.