The authors remind the reader that older adults are at increased risk of poor oral health because of access to care including physical and cognitive impairments, accessibility for wheelchairs and dental staff not prepared to treat them. The text is peppered with references that support the opinions of the writers and give weight to the statements that indicate that older people are living longer and are forming a greater proportion of the population. The authors also state that they disproportionately suffer from oral disease but access dentistry less than their needs specify.
Improving oral health for the elderly: an interdisciplinary approach I. B. Lamster, & M. E. Northridge
Improving oral health for the elderly: an interdisciplinary approach I. B. Lamster, & M. E. Northridge
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