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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...

Pandemic Disrupts Oral Healthcare Among Older Adults

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

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...

CMS Releases Fact Sheet on Medicare Eligibility

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a fact sheet to...

How to Help Seniors Access Dental Care in the United States

For many seniors, serious dental concerns and a loss of dental care can emerge...

One in Ten Older Dental Patients Receive Inappropriately Prescribed Opioids

A significant number of older patients who receive opioids at dental visits also use...