Forthcoming Issues
Radiographic Interpretation for the Dentist (Source: Dental Clinics of North America)
Source: Dental Clinics of North America - February 26, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Geriatric Phenotypes and Their Impact on Oral Health
Older adults have multiple morbidities that can impact oral, systemic, and psychological health. Although each disorder requires consideration from the provider before treatment, by assessing the common phenotypic presentations of older adults, we can better understand, select, and coordinate treatment modifications that would need to be considered and implemented for dental care. (Source: Dental Clinics of North America)
Source: Dental Clinics of North America - January 27, 2021 Category: Dentistry Authors: Roseann Mulligan, Piedad Suarez Durall Source Type: research
Innovations in Geriatric Oral Health Care
Older adults are retaining their teeth and need strategies for a lifetime of oral health care. Daily prevention and professional preventive care have the most significant impacts on reducing oral disease in the aging population. Providers of oral health care extend beyond traditional dental professionals to include caregivers and health care providers through teledentistry and interprofessional collaboration. Dental and aging organizations advocate for the inclusion of a dental benefit in Medicare to address access to care. Innovations in geriatric oral health care involve advances in clinical oral health care, delivery an...
Source: Dental Clinics of North America - January 25, 2021 Category: Dentistry Authors: Elisa M. Ghezzi, Linda C. Niessen, Judith A. Jones Source Type: research
Demographics and Oral Health Care Utilization for Older Adults
This article discusses key shifts in this demographic, including changes in overall health status and living arrangements, that can aid in defining older adults and their medical needs. It also highlights the changes in dental use patterns and the increase in demand for comprehensive dental services for older adults in recent years. The article focuses on the fact that oral health contributes to overall health and the dental workforce must be prepared to treat older adults in their practices. (Source: Dental Clinics of North America)
Source: Dental Clinics of North America - January 22, 2021 Category: Dentistry Authors: Joseph M. Calabrese, Kadambari Rawal Source Type: research
Physiology of Aging of Older Adults
This article reviews the normative aging of dentition and oral structures and physiologic changes associated with normal aging, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal changes, and how they may affect oral health. Oral health providers should be aware of normal aging processes when they plan care or schedule procedures for older adults. (Source: Dental Clinics of North America)
Source: Dental Clinics of North America - January 21, 2021 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lisa A. Thompson, Helen Chen Source Type: research
