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MacEntee, Michael I.

Oral Healthcare and the Frail Elder: A Clinical Perspective

MacEntee, Michael I. - Oral Healthcare and the Frail Elder: A Clinical Perspective, ebook

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Oral healthcare is an integral part of overall health and well-being, and it is a significant and increasing challenge as people grow frail. Incidence of caries and gingivitis among residents of long-term care facilities are on the rise, and daily oral hygiene is often difficult for patients who are frail or in need of assistance. Oral Healthcare and the Frail Elder: A Clinical Perspective provides dentists, dental hygienists, and other healthcare professionals with comprehensive, practical instruction on managing the multifaceted oral healthcare needs of frail elders. By discussing background information and relevant literature, the book provides a holistic approach to clinical issues such as oral pain, dry mouth, and periodontal disease.

Edited by experts in the field, Oral Healthcare and the Frail Elder enhances clinical application with thorough reviews of pertinent social and ethical issues, access to care issues, and the practicalities for overcoming these in order to provide high-quality oral healthcare to an aging population.

Keywords: Community Dentistry & Public Health, Community Dentistry & Public Health

Author(s)
Editor
 
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Publication year
2011
Language
en
Edition
1
Page amount
344 pages
Category
Medicine, Health Care, Mode
Format
Ebook
eISBN (ePUB)
9780470958452
Printed ISBN
9780813812649

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