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Study finds that routine the key to enhanced oral health among the elderly

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Maintaining oral health in the ageing population is vital for quality of life, and challenges in oral care in nursing homes demand ...

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Using phased personalised care plans to manage root caries, especially among older people

As restorative dentistry shifts focus from core operative procedures to individual patient needs and values, the demand for holistic patient care for ...

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Researcher from Singapore offers guidance for treating elderly dental patients

SINGAPORE: Culture meets science in a recent study by oral health researchers in Singapore. The findings indicate that, in Singapore, clinicians need to ...

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Treatment of severe oral pathology in pre-geriatric patients: A proposal for a clinical protocol for same-day dentistry

Modern restorative and prosthetic dentistry have undergone significant advances over the last five years. Innovations in dental materials have truly ...

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3D-printed mouth guard helps remove dental plaque in older and disabled patients

HONG KONG: Researchers from the University of Hong Kong have developed a personalised 3D-printed mouth guard that they say has plaque removal results ...

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“It is a worthwhile pursuit to make your practice dementia‑friendly!”

Adria Thompson is a speech–language pathologist on a mission to help clinicians and caregivers of people with dementia improve the care they provide. ...

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