‘Unacceptable’ Gaps in Dental Health for Older Australians
With one quarter of people aged over 65 living with complete tooth loss and more than 65 per cent of them reporting difficulty eating, the … more
Senior's Dental Care
Elderly Aged Care Residents In Teeth Cleaning Trial Had Better Health Outcomes, Researchers Say
From the moment we can hold a toothbrush, we are told to clean our teeth at least twice a day — but by the time … more
Professor ‘Skeptical’ About Seniors Dental Health Program
The Ontario government will be investing $90 million annually to support a publicly funded dental program for low-income seniors starting late this summer, according to … more
Free Dental Care for Low-Income Seniors to Be Announced in Budget
Ontario will be announcing free dental care for low-income seniors in Thursday’s budget, The Canadian Press has learned. Anyone 65 and over in the province … more
Poor Dental Care Major Contributor to Malnutrition in Seniors
UNC School of Medicine researchers led a study to determine risk factors associated with malnutrition among older adults receiving care in the emergency department. The … more