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  • Dental Public Health
  • Healthcare Policy

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  • Growing number of older adults are retaining their natural teeth.
  • Increased need for lifelong oral health maintenance strategies in the aging population.
  • Oral diseases pose significant risks to the overall health and well-being of older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline current strategies for maintaining oral health in older adults.
  • To highlight innovations in geriatric oral health care delivery and policy.
  • To emphasize the importance of interprofessional collaboration and expanded care models.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on geriatric oral health.
  • Analysis of preventive care strategies and their impact.
  • Examination of emerging models of care, including teledentistry.
  • Assessment of policy recommendations, such as Medicare dental benefits.

Main Results:

  • Daily preventive measures and professional dental care significantly reduce oral disease.
  • Oral health care delivery is expanding beyond traditional dental settings.
  • Teledentistry and interprofessional collaboration are crucial for improved access.
  • Policy changes, including Medicare dental benefits, are advocated to improve care access.

Conclusions:

  • A multi-faceted approach involving daily prevention, professional care, and innovative delivery models is essential for geriatric oral health.
  • Policy advocacy, particularly for Medicare dental benefits, is critical to address access barriers.
  • Continued research and education are vital to advance geriatric oral health care.