senior citizens

New Policies Needed to Improve the Oral Health of Older Americans

Despite their unique challenges, the oral health of older adults in the United States has...

Oral Healthcare for Senior Citizens Still Requires Improvement

Oral Health America (OHA) has published a national report examining the factors impacting the...

Recommendations Aim to Improve Oral Healthcare for Older Adults

Despite their unique challenges with access to care, mobility, aging, and health complexities, little...

1.8 Million Seniors Struggle with Urgent Dental Needs in the UK

Oral healthcare continues to be a challenge for senior citizens in the United Kingdom....

Toolkit Calls for Adding Dental Benefits to Medicare

Regular dental care saves older adults with chronic diseases $1,037 in medical bills, reports...

Strategies Aim to Improve Oral Health for Older Adults

Recognizing oral health as an essential element of healthy aging, the Gerontological Society of...

Grant of $668,000 to Support Oral Health Among the Elderly

The DentaQuest Foundation has awarded Oral Health America (OHA) a $668,000 grant to expand...

Annual SDF Applications Effectively Arrest Root Caries

The annual application of a silver diammine fluoride (SDF) solution effectively arrests root caries...

Changing Demographics Demand Age-Appropriate Oral Care

Today’s dentists may see multiple generations of patients: kids with tooth decay, parents who...

Older Americans Face Barriers in Oral Care Access

Every day, 10,000 Americans reach retirement age. Yet more than half of all low-income...