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Abstract:
The dental problems of the elderly, though they may seem slight, can have far-reaching effects on both health and quality of life. The complexity and variety of potential physical and psychosocial problems of older citizens require a multidisciplinary management approach. Dental team members need to target appropriate resources outside of the dental office, and nondental care providers need to attend to dental needs as well as other more evident problems. Only in this way can we help to optimize the health and longevity of this ever-increasing segment of the population.
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