Oral Health and Dental Care in the Ageing Population
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Beschreibung
This book aims to provide the dental team with an improved understanding of management of the oral health needs of the ageing population, in whom increasing cognitive, medical and physical disabilities impact significantly on oral health and dental care needs. All significant aspects of caring for older people are covered. The nature and implications of changing demographics are explained and information provided on common medical co-morbidities and the impact of cognitive conditions, including dementia, on dental treatment. The changing pattern of dental disease in older people is clearly described, with explanation of the consequences of these changes for periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, and implantology. Advice is given on considerations to be borne in mind during treatment planning, including the importance of prevention and utilization of dental care professionals. Provision of care for older people under general anaesthesia or sedation and domiciliary care are also covered. The book is written by specialist practicing clinicians and delivers information in an accessible way with a person-centered approach.
This book aims to provide the dental team with an improved understanding of management of the oral health needs of the ageing population, in whom increasing cognitive, medical and physical disabilities impact significantly on oral health and dental care needs. All significant aspects of caring for older people are covered. The nature and implications of changing demographics are explained and information provided on common medical co-morbidities and the impact of cognitive conditions, including dementia, on dental treatment. The changing pattern of dental disease in older people is clearly described, with explanation of the consequences of these changes for aspects of restorative dentistry, oral medicine, and oral surgery. Advice is given on considerations for dental treatment planning, including the importance of prevention and utilization of dental care professionals. Provision of care for older people under general anaesthesia or sedation and domiciliary care are also covered. The book is written by specialist practicing clinicians and delivers information in an accessible way with a person-centered approach.
Covers all important aspects of dental care for older people Describes the dental changes that occur with increasing age and their consequences for care Explains the impact of cognitive conditions on treatment
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Mili Doshi
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Gerodontics Dental treatment of older people Geriatric dentistry Dental care needs Elderly dental patient
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“This book offers comprehensive information catering to dental students and early graduates, with abundant knowledge facilitating to support experienced practitioners in catering for the older population. The book is well structured, covering all aspects of care whilst allowing the reader the ability to select their topic of interest for more targeted reading.” (Mohammed Shaath, British Dental Journal, Vol. 234 (8), April, 2023)
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