Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 13, 2026

Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
The Dentist in Palliative Care: Addressing Oral Health for Holistic End-of-Life Support
Payal Tripathi1, Shubham Patel2, Evolina Dutta3
1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Saraswati Dental College and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Abstract:
Palliative care dentistry involves the management of oral health in patients with progressive, far-advanced diseases, where the oral cavity is compromised either by the illness or its treatment. As a member of the multidisciplinary palliative care team, the dentist plays a crucial but often overlooked role in enhancing patients' quality of life. With changing demographics and longer life expectancies, the demand for palliative dental care is expected to rise significantly-from 5,20,000 to 1.4 million people by 2031. An interdisciplinary approach that includes dental professionals is essential in delivering holistic palliative care that upholds dignity, comfort, and oral function during end-of-life stages.
Related Concept Videos
Continuing Care
Assessment of the Mouth
Mouth Inspection
The inspection begins with visually examining the mouth for symmetry, color, and size.
Oral Cavity
Teeth: The teeth are the hardest structures in our bodies. Humans have two sets of teeth throughout their lifetime: deciduous (baby) teeth and permanent teeth. Each tooth consists of several parts: the crown (visible part), the root (embedded in the jaw), enamel (hard outer...
Ethical Dilemmas II
Ethical Issues
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
Long-Term Care Facilities

