senior citizens

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...

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...

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...

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...

Older Adults Visit the Dentist Much Less Often

Visits to the dentist drop significantly after the age of 80, according to researchers...

Report Spotlights Poor Oral Healthcare in Care Homes

England’s Quality Care Commission has revealed significant challenges among those living in group settings...

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...

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...