Oral Health in Residential Settings: A Public Health Priority

Poor oral health is associated with increased mortality and chronic conditions. Ageing remains an unequal experience, particularly in the area of oral health. Evidence-based interventions for oral health exist; however, their implementation in residential settings is limited, posing a significant public health challenge that warrants greater attention. This commentary highlights the importance of oral health and oral health research within the residential care setting, especially the need for increased research on oral health interventions. Furthermore, it also highlights the need for evidence-based, oral health interventions to be a priority within residential settings.