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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
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Elder's oral health crisis
Janet A Yellowitz1, MaryAnn T Schneiderman1
1University of Maryland Dental School, 650 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
|June 16, 2014
Summary
Dentistry must adapt to care for medically compromised and cognitively impaired older adults. Addressing the oral health crisis requires interprofessional collaboration for this growing vulnerable population.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Dentistry
- Public Health
Background:
- The global population is aging, increasing the number of older adults requiring dental care.
- This demographic shift includes a rise in frail, vulnerable individuals with complex health conditions, disabilities, and financial constraints.
- Older adults experience disproportionately high rates of oral disease and limited access to dental care, leading to greater risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the challenges in providing oral health services to an aging population.
- To inform oral health professionals about the specific needs of older adults, including those with medical and cognitive impairments.
Main Methods:
- A literature review of demographic and societal changes impacting geriatric oral health.
- Discussion of key research and clinical experience in geriatric patient care.
Main Results:
- Oral health disparities are significant among the elderly.
- Many older adults face barriers to receiving routine dental care.
- Comprehensive knowledge of age-related changes and conditions is crucial for optimal care.
Conclusions:
- Oral health is integral to primary geriatric healthcare.
- Dental practitioners must be sensitive to the multifaceted needs of older adults.
- Improving access to quality oral healthcare for the aged is a critical public health issue demanding collaborative solutions.
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