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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Oral Health and Interprofessional Collaborative Practice: Examples of the Team Approach to Geriatric Care
Laura B Kaufman1, Michelle M Henshaw2, Blase P Brown3
1Department of General Dentistry, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, 100 E. Newton Street, Boston, MA 02118, USA; Section of Geriatrics, Boston University School of Medicine, MA 02118, USA.
Abstract:
Oral health for the older adult patient is vital for function, comfort, and communication and is a critical component of overall health. Oral diseases such as dental caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancer may lead to pain, functional limitations, and decreased quality of life. Optimal oral health outcomes are often owing to effective interprofessional collaboration between and among health care providers, in conjunction with patient family members and caregivers. This article highlights 2 cases illustrating how interprofessional team dynamics can affect patient outcomes.
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