Older adults

Australian Dental Association Disappointed by Government’s Response to Oral Health Report

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is calling the government’s response to the recommendations of...

ADA NSW Says Government Budget Puts Oral Health of Older Australians at Risk

Older Australians will continue to endure unnecessary pain and an increased risk of life-threatening...

Capitol Dental Care to Include Fluoride Varnish With Teledental Visits

Capitol Dental Care is expanding its teledentistry program to provide fluoride varnish to Medicaid...

Pandemic Disrupts Oral Healthcare Among Older Adults

The disruptions in long-term care facilities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have created opportunities...

Report Predicts Surge in Oral Healthcare Demands Due to the Pandemic

The nation’s healthcare system, including hospitals and ambulatory care centers, should expect a significant...

Delta Dental Awards $500,000 Grant to Meals on Wheels

The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation and Meals on Wheels San Francisco will partner...

Report Urges Improvements in Oral Healthcare for Older Adults in Australia

The Royal Aged Care Commissioners in Australia have included a number of key Australian...

Why Senior Oral and Dental Care Is So Important

The link between oral health and overall well-being has been clearly established. This is...

UNE Dental Students Interview “Elder Teachers” Online

For more than two decades, the University of New England (UNE) Interdisciplinary Geriatric Education...

Older Adults Face Challenges in Accessing Teledentistry

More than a third of adults over the age of 65 face potential difficulties...