Older adults

79% of Older Voters Want Dental Coverage in Medicare

Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental care, vision, or hearing services, though 79% of older...

White Paper Calls for Dental Benefits in Medicare Coverage

Oral Health America (OHA) and its partners have released a white paper, “An Oral...

Ivoclar Vivadent Makes $500,000 Commitment to Oral Health America

Oral Health America (OHA) is the recipient of a three-year, $500,000 commitment from Ivoclar...

New Policies Needed to Improve the Oral Health of Older Americans

Despite their unique challenges, the oral health of older adults in the United States has...

Oral Healthcare for Senior Citizens Still Requires Improvement

Oral Health America (OHA) has published a national report examining the factors impacting the...

Long-Term Care Patients Refuse Dental Treatment

Nearly 90% of patients at long-term care facilities don’t take advantage of dental services,...

Adults with Dementia May Require Managed Oral Care

As the population ages, the need for long-term care grows. But oral care often...

Older Americans Face Barriers in Oral Care Access

Every day, 10,000 Americans reach retirement age. Yet more than half of all low-income...