Julie Bissett looks at why your role in practice is important in a health care system caring for a population that's living longer
In this article, Paul Hellyer explains the age changes taking place in the UK population, discusses what it might mean to be an ‘older patient’ and...
The aim of this article is to provide a brief guide to dentures and oral and general health. It discusses the importance of cleaning dentures in...
Figure 1.Dentures can act as a reservoir for microorganisms that have a potentially systemic effect.
Evidence links the presence of periodontal disease to the development of rheumatoid arthritis. Interdental cleaning is necessary to reduce the risk of...
Older people are more likely than previous generations to have their natural teeth and are less willing to accept dentures. Dental care professionals...
Poor dental health can affect a person's comfort, appearance, eating, nutrition, behaviour and general health. Every person with dementia needs an...
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition associated with periodontal disease and dry mouth. In addition, patients can find oral health care...
Figure 1.Squamous cell carcinoma.
Oral health is an important but often overlooked aspect of an older adult's general health. Daily oral hygiene, ability to access routine professional...
The nature of Parkinson's disease, and some of the medication used to treat the condition, may mean that some patients will experience some oral...
An exploratory qualitative study was undertaken with the aim of examining oral discomfort from the perspective of terminally ill patients. Interviews...
