Tooth decay and gum disease are two of the most common chronic health conditions in the United States, are reversible and preventable, and impact approximately 68% of older adults nationwide (CDC, 2021; World Health Organization, 2020). While the Affordable Care Act added provisions to health ...
An oral health promotion and prevention program customized to individual needs begins with a thorough assessment of function and risk profile for dental diseases. Toothbrushes and interproximal cleaners can be selected or adapted to meet special needs of older adults. Fluoride use based on caries ...
BMC Geriatrics invited submissions to our Collection on Oral health in older adults. Older adults are disproportionately affected by gum disease, oral cancer, untreated tooth decay, and edentulism. Poor oral health in this population can negatively impact activities of daily living, contributing to fra...
older adults, including Received: 16 April 2020 | Revised: 11 December 2020 | Accepted: 12 December 2020DOI: 10.1111/ger.12528 O R I G I N A L A R T I C L ECare partner–assisted intervention to improve oral health for older adults with cognitive impairment: A ...
According to the author, the situation is likely to get worse as both absolute numbers and the proportion of older adults in the U.S. increase over the next several decades. The treatment, management, and prevention of oral diseases in seniors will improve not only their mouths, but also ...
Perspectives of community-dwelling older adults with dementia and their carers regarding their oral health practices and care: rapid review Introduction Aging of the world population has occurred at an unprecedented rate in the twentieth century and is forecasted to increase further [1]. Given the in...
Oral Health for Older Adults (2018) Last update 22 July 2022 In both developed and developing countries across the globe, populations are aging. Concurrently, the prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) is increasing. From a dental perspective, tooth retention is increasing, and eden...
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Practicing good oral hygiene, using fluoride treatments, and getting regular dental care reduces oral infections and their complications. A recent article published in theJournal of the American Geriatrics Societyoffers a helpful overview of oral health for older adults, as well as tips for keeping y...
later in life, maintaining good oral health reduces the risk of several systemic diseases. Therefore, investing time and effort into improving oral health can be highly beneficial for older adults. However, whether the health benefits of improved oral health extend to psychological domains remains ...