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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults

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Evaluating psychosocial function in elderly dental patients.

Melanie W Gironda¹

¹Division of Public Health and Community Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry, 90095-1668, USA.

Journal of the California Dental Association

|August 8, 2007

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Older adults need dental care sensitive to psychosocial changes like anxiety and cognitive decline. An interdisciplinary psychosocial assessment improves oral health outcomes for elderly patients.

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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults

Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults

Published on: February 2, 2020

Area of Science:

Geriatric Dentistry
Psychosocial Health
Interdisciplinary Care

Background:

Aging involves significant psychosocial changes impacting oral health.
Factors include emotional, cognitive, and social aspects, plus substance use and elder abuse.
Standard dental care may not address these complex needs.

Purpose of the Study:

To emphasize the importance of psychosocial factors in geriatric dental care.
To highlight the role of interdisciplinary psychosocial assessment.
To improve oral health outcomes for older adults.

Main Methods:

Review of psychosocial factors affecting elderly oral health.
Inclusion of a case vignette demonstrating assessment.
Focus on an interdisciplinary approach.

Main Results:

Psychosocial factors significantly influence oral health in older adults.
Interdisciplinary assessment provides crucial insights.
Case vignette illustrates successful integration of psychosocial care.

Conclusions:

Comprehensive dental care for older adults requires psychosocial sensitivity.
Interdisciplinary psychosocial assessment is vital for effective geriatric oral health.
Addressing these factors enhances patient well-being and treatment success.