Caries Prevention Strategies For Older Adults

By Meghan A. McGuinness, RDH, BS, MA, EdD

Americans continue to live longer and more active lives. In the future, this improved quality and quantity of life is projected to surpass current statistics. By 2060, the number of Americans age 65 and over will increase to 98 million from 46 million currently.1–3 As such, oral health professionals are in a unique position to empower and motivate dental patients to remain free from oral disease well into old age. As health status changes over time, patients can work with oral health professionals to prevent caries and periodontal diseases, helping them to maintain a healthy dentition. Preventive care is critical to this population because of the many complexities that may arise during treatment.

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