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Elderly Canadians desire dental care, even with limited resources. Health providers must ensure oral health is accessible and not an inevitable part of aging.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Public Health
Dental Medicine

Background:

Canada's aging population faces financial constraints.
Oral health is often neglected in long-term care (LTC) despite resident interest.
Existing dental inequities disproportionately affect the elderly.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the unmet dental needs of the elderly in Canada.
To emphasize the desire for oral healthcare among older adults.
To advocate for equitable dental service provision for seniors.

Main Methods:

Review of existing data on the elderly population in Canada.
Analysis of reported attitudes towards oral health among LTC residents.
Examination of the accessibility and equity of current dental services.

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Main Results:

The elderly population in Canada is growing but has limited financial means.
Despite reported disinterest, elderly individuals desire and seek dental assistance.
Oral health issues are not an inevitable consequence of aging.

Conclusions:

Oral health is a significant concern for the elderly, irrespective of their health status.
Health providers share the responsibility for addressing oral health inequities in seniors.
Interprofessional collaboration is crucial to ensure accessible and comprehensive dental care for the aging population.