Best Practices for Aging Adults in Private Dental Practice

摘要

The following excerpt is taken from Optimal Oral Health for Frail Older Adults: Best Practices Along the Continuum of Care, a resource on seniors' oral health produced by CDA's Committee on Clinical and Scientific Affairs. This document provides dentists with practical advice about the concept of "rational dental care" for elderly patients. It also contains information on best dental and oral care practices for seniors who are homebound and for seniors residing in long-term care facilities.