Older adults

CMS Releases Fact Sheet on Medicare Eligibility

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a fact sheet to...

How to Help Seniors Access Dental Care in the United States

For many seniors, serious dental concerns and a loss of dental care can emerge...

One in Ten Older Dental Patients Receive Inappropriately Prescribed Opioids

A significant number of older patients who receive opioids at dental visits also use...

Ontario to Expand Access to Oral Healthcare for Eligible Seniors

The Ontario government is providing $25 million to expand access to the Ontario Seniors...

Seniors Need Effective Dental Care Too

My great-grandmother “GG” was scrappy, maybe because she was a product of the roaring...

Chronic Health Conditions Associated With Greater Risk of Tooth Loss

Adults age 50 and older with at least one chronic health condition face a...

Most Older Americans Support Adding Dental Benefits to Medicare

Nearly all older Americans support adding a dental benefit to the Medicare program that...

Older Patients May Need Reminders About How Nutrition Impacts Oral Health

March is National Nutrition Month, which DentalPlans.com calls an excellent time for seniors to evaluate...

Are You Prepared for an Endodontic Perfect Storm?

If there’s a perfect storm scenario that would apply to the field of endodontics,...

Different Anesthesia Combinations Recommended for Patients With Cardiovascular Issues

As the population of older adults grows, the need for pain management techniques that...