Abstract Introduction: Residents of long-term care (LTC) facilities face many oral health challenges, which are often complicated by their underlying medical conditions, use of medications
Abstract Introduction: People living in long-term care (LTC) facilities face many oral health challenges, often complicated by their medical conditions, use of medications and limited
Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to examine the oral health status of seniors residing in Providence Health Care (PHC) long-term care facilities in 2002 and
Main Content Although tooth loss increases with age, the main cause is not age-related. Periodontal diseases and root caries are the main culprits. Fortunately, with
Body Download PDF Abstract Current demographic data clearly show that the North American population is aging, and projections suggest that the percentage of older
Body Download PDF Background: The incidence of dental caries has declined significantly among children, likely because of the widespread use of fluoride toothpaste.
Body Download PDF Abstract Older adults in Canada face financial, behavioural and physical barriers to oral care. This final article of a 3-part series
Body Download PDF Abstract The Canadian Health Measures Survey, conducted between March 2007 and February 2009, revealed unmet dental needs among older adults in
Body Download PDF Abstract Oral health is a contributory factor to general well-being and quality of life. The Canadian Health Measures Survey between
Body A research team studying the oral health needs of an aging population was featured in a joint publication of the Canadian Arthritis Network (CAN)
Body Researchers and community partners, led by a team from Dalhousie University, have developed new resources to promote optimal oral care in long-term care (LTC)
Body Dr. Peter Doig The dental profession delivers a high level of oral health care to the vast majority of Canadians. Recently, the 2007-09
