Oral Health and Dental Care in the Ageing Population

This book helps dental professionals care for older adults by explaining how aging, medical conditions, and cognitive decline (like dementia) affect oral health. It covers everything from common diseases and dental problems in older people to how treatments should be adapted for their needs. Topics include:

• How aging affects oral health
• Common medical and cognitive conditions in older adults
• Changing patterns of dental disease
• Restorative dentistry, oral surgery, and oral medicine for seniors
• Treatment planning, including prevention and team-based care
• Dental care under sedation or general anesthesia
• Home-based (domiciliary) dental care

  Key Features:

• Covers all aspects of dental care for older adults, including physical, cognitive, and medical challenges.
• Explains how aging affects oral health, with a focus on common diseases and dental conditions.
• Guidance on treating patients with dementia and other cognitive impairments.
• Advice on personalized treatment planning with emphasis on prevention and quality of life.
• Includes care under sedation, general anesthesia, and home visits (domiciliary care).
• Written by experienced specialists in geriatric dentistry and healthcare.
• Practical and person-centered approach, ideal for daily clinical use.
• Supports a team-based approach, highlighting the role of all dental care professionals.