Oral Health Plays Greater Role in Overall Health As We Age
While oral health is vital to overall health for people of all ages, it is especially critical for older adults, report experts at.
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Seniors’ Perception of the Value of Oral Health May Determine Whether They Seek Treatment
How senior citizens perceive the importance of their oral health can make the difference in whether or not they decide to seek treatment,.
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Older Adults Visit the Dentist Much Less Often
Visits to the dentist drop significantly after the age of 80, according to researchers at New York University’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing.
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Report Spotlights Poor Oral Healthcare in Care Homes
England’s Quality Care Commission has revealed significant challenges among those living in group settings in its latest report, “Smiling Matters: Oral Health Care.
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A Third of Medicare Beneficiaries Don’t Get Regular Dental Care
One out of three adults covered by Medicare aren’t getting regular dental care, according to a survey by the Senior Citizens League (TSCL). .
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Only A Third of Older Adults Have Dental Insurance
In 2017, only 34.3% of adults between the ages of 65 and 74 had dental insurance, according to the National Center for Health.
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Ontario Launches $90 Million Program to Provide Seniors With Oral Healthcare
The government of Ontario has announced that it will provide a $90 million annual investment in publicly funded dental care for low-income seniors,.
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Study to Investigate Tooth Decay Treatment for Older Adults
Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine will use a $4.2 million grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.
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Poor Cognitive Function Linked With Higher Risk of Tooth Loss
Research led by the University of Leeds School of Dentistry has associated poor cognitive function in older adults with poorer oral health and.
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Chronic Periodontitis Linked With Risk of Dementia
Chronic periodontitis is a risk factor for dementia, according to researchers at Seoul National University in South Korea who examined information from the.
