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Delivery programmes for elderly and isolated populations.

J M Smith, L P Steele, A Sheiham

    International Dental Journal
    |September 1, 1983
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    Special dental care is crucial for isolated elderly and housebound individuals. Collaboration and accessible services are key to meeting their oral health needs and improving quality of life.

    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Dentistry
    • Public Health Dentistry
    • Oral Health Equity

    Background:

    • Dental care access is often limited for elderly, housebound, and socially/medically isolated populations.
    • These groups face unique challenges in receiving routine and necessary dental treatments.
    • Effective identification and treatment strategies are vital for addressing their specific oral health needs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical need for specialized dental care provision for vulnerable and isolated populations.
    • To emphasize the importance of integrated health and social service collaboration.
    • To outline essential considerations for delivering accessible and appropriate dental treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Assessing dental treatment needs based on clinical status, patient demands, and oral handicaps.

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  • Fostering continuous liaison between dental professionals, social services, health workers, and voluntary agencies.
  • Developing tailored treatment and manpower strategies, including specialized dental teams.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified the necessity of treating overt oral pathology and relieving oral handicaps in these populations.
    • Stressed the importance of readily available treatment without imposing additional burdens on disadvantaged individuals.
    • Advocated for the provision of domiciliary visits, mobile dental units, and in-hospital dental surgeries.

    Conclusions:

    • A committed approach from dental personnel and health workers is essential for providing ongoing, quality dental care to all.
    • Specialized training and dedicated facilities are required to serve the elderly and handicapped effectively.
    • Integrated care models are crucial for ensuring equitable access to dental health services for isolated groups.