Ageing...Global Crisis for Poor Oral Health!
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Most of the countries suffer increase in the old age population because of better improvements in prevention of disease and ultramodern medical treatments. But the association between oral health, general health, and quality of life of old population must be clearly understood. Dental professionals should be well versed with the oral conditions related with systemic disease and complex multiple medicines interaction in older adults. Furthermore, ageing will influence dental treatment planning. This article discusses the dental aspects of ageing and their impact on oral healthcare provision.
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تاریخ انتشار 2016