Demographics and Oral Health Care Utilization for Older Adults.
Dent Clin North Am
; 65(2): 241-255, 2021 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
The population of older adults is projected to increase dramatically as Baby Boomers continue to reach age 65 into 2029. 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.
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Assunto principal:
Assistência Odontológica para Idosos
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Patient_preference
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Aged
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Humans
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Dent Clin North Am
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article
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Estados Unidos