Good oral health is one of the keys to healthy aging, but a sobering new study shows that many U.S. nursing home residents have significant dental issues.
they use,” said Chalmers. “You should ensure that the staff is well-informed about your loved one's dentist and the designated contact person in emergencies.”Dr. Bruce Dye is chair of the department of community dentistry and population health at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in Aurora. He wrote an editorial accompanying the new study.
It's time to take steps to ensure that seniors can access dental care, including making dental insurance more affordable, he added.
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