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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Insights into Oral and Systemic Health in Elderly Care: Barriers, Current Strategies, and Recommendations for the
Gunjan Singh Aswal1, Serana Bhagwandeen1, Renu Rawat2
1School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago.
Abstract:
With increasing life expectancy, the elderly population is growing globally and faces unique oral health challenges that impact overall health and quality of life. In the Caribbean, high chronic disease rates prevail, and health care access disparities leave geriatric oral health care underserved. Poor oral health is not inevitable with aging but instead stems from financial constraints, limited specialized services, and poor medical-dental integration. This narrative review synthesizes literature from major databases on the relationships between systemic and oral health in older adults. It identifies geriatric dental barriers, evaluates current strategies, and highlights interdisciplinary collaboration needs. The review presents structured guidelines for the management of older patients in dental clinics and provides evidence-based recommendations, including workforce training, teledentistry, and integration of dental care into general health care. By addressing these gaps, this work aims to guide Caribbean policymakers and health care providers in improving geriatric oral health services, ultimately enhancing quality of life for the region's aging population.
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