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Assessing the Risk of Drug Interactions

Mar 20, 2020

Oral health professionals need to carefully evaluate the possibility of adverse drug interactions in order to provide safe care.

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Using CTV to Reduce Root Caries Risk

Aug 8, 2019

The use of 1% chlorhexidine in 1% thymol varnish may help elderly patients with poor oral hygiene decrease their risk of decay.

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Hypersensitivity Management With Fluoride

Jun 18, 2019

Fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride are both viable treatment options in efforts to relieve the pain of dentinal hypersensitivity, particularly among older adults.

Medicare Dental Bill Introduced

Jan 11, 2019

On January 4, Senator Ben Cardin from Maryland introduced S.22, the Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2019—a bill that, if enacted, would allow older adults and persons with disabilities to access their oral healthcare as they do their medical…

White Paper Stresses Importance of Oral Health Care Benefit for Older Adults

Jul 19, 2018

Oral Health America (OHA), along with a diverse group of partners, released a white paper, An Oral Health Benefit in Medicare Part B: It’s Time to Include Oral Health in Health Care.

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Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults

Dec 14, 2016

As the ranks of older adults continue to grow, oral health professionals must adapt their clinical approaches to meet the needs of this patient population.

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Caring for Older Adults Residing in Institutions

Jan 5, 2016

This vulnerable population is at increased risk for a variety of oral diseases, including caries, periodontal diseases, and fungal infections.

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Periodontal Care for Older Adults

Jul 8, 2015

Treating periodontally involved teeth and maintaining existing dentition are cost-effective approaches to periodontal care among older adults.

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