Practical Guidelines for Physicians in Promoting Oral Health in Frail Older Adults
Good oral health in old age is particularly important for maintaining adequate oral function, preventing pain and discomfort, controlling localized or systemic inflammation, sustaining social interaction, and preserving quality of life. Given that oral health is an integral part of general health and well-being, and that major chronic systemic and oral diseases share common risk factors, oral health prevention and promotion should be embedded within routine medical assessment and care provision.
Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - Category: Health Management Authors: Anastassia E. Kossioni, Justyna Hajto-Bryk, Barbara Janssens, Stefania Maggi, Leonardo Marchini, Gerry McKenna, Frauke M üller, Mirko Petrovic, Regina Elisabeth Roller-Wirnsberger, Martin Schimmel, Gert-Jan van der Putten, Jacques Vanobbergen, Joanna Zar Tags: Special Article Source Type: research