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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Demographics and Oral Health Care Utilization for Older Adults
Joseph M Calabrese1, Kadambari Rawal2
1Department of General Dentistry, Student Affairs, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, 635 Albany Street, Suite G158, Boston, MA 02118, USA; Department of Medicine, Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02131, USA; Boston Medical Center, One Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
Abstract:
The population of older adults is projected to increase dramatically as Baby Boomers continue to reach age 65 into 2029. This article discusses key shifts in this demographic, including changes in overall health status and living arrangements, that can aid in defining older adults and their medical needs. It also highlights the changes in dental use patterns and the increase in demand for comprehensive dental services for older adults in recent years. The article focuses on the fact that oral health contributes to overall health and the dental workforce must be prepared to treat older adults in their practices.
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