from Section III - Care of the Elderly by Organ System
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 30 June 2022
This chapter explores oral health as a component of overall health and well-being in older adults. The primary focus is on older adults who live independently and in long-term care settings. Common oral diseases among this population include dental caries, periodontal disease, and oropharyngeal cancers. Discussion of each includes common signs and symptoms, etiology of disease, established risk factors, health disparities, and approaches to disease prevention and treatment. Oral hygiene is particularly important for oral disease prevention, but may present unique challenges for older adults. Oral hygiene strategies are discussed in the context of geriatric care. In addition, the authors present a framework for integrating oral health into primary care practice to improve outcomes for older adults.
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