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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults

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Published on: February 2, 2020

Digital Oral Medicine for the Elderly.

Christian E Besimo¹, Nicola U Zitzmann¹, Tim Joda¹

¹Department of Reconstructive Dentistry, University Center for Dental Medicine Basel, University of Basel, 4058 Basel, Switzerland.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

|March 29, 2020

Summary

Digital tools can support sustainable oral care for older adults by addressing sociobiological changes. This review explores digital opportunities beyond dental treatments to improve geriatric oral health management.

Keywords:

big data dentistry digital transformation elderly patient gerodontology oral healthcare oral medicine patient-centered outcomes

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Area of Science:

Gerodontology
Digital Health
Public Health

Background:

Sustainable oral care for the elderly necessitates a comprehensive approach to aging.
Sociobiological changes significantly impact oral health in older adults.
Digital technologies are increasingly integrated into daily life.

Discussion:

This review explores digital opportunities for systemic patient management in Gerodontology.
The focus is on leveraging digital tools for comprehensive care, not just dental procedures.
Integrating digital solutions can mitigate the effects of aging on oral well-being.

Key Insights:

Digital technologies can support holistic patient management for the elderly.
A broader view of aging is crucial for effective oral healthcare strategies.
Systemic approaches are key to addressing the oral health needs of seniors.

Outlook:

Future research should explore the integration of digital health in geriatric care.
Expanding the use of digital tools can enhance the sustainability of elderly oral healthcare.
Continued innovation in digital solutions will be vital for advancing Gerodontology.