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    Older Adults’ Dental Care

    Older Adults' Dental Care - Dry Mouth Dry mouth is often a problem among older adults, especially for individuals who take multiple medications or have received head and neck radiation. Aside from making eating and speaking uncomfortable, dry mouth increases patients' risk for dental caries. This also avoids restorations, which as well as being invasive could be potentially tricky.
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    People will need a healthy set of teeth to live their golden years to the fullest. That means dental professionals must tailor their dental care for older adults to accommodate this growing demographic’s special needs. As a dentist, how can you help older patients?

    Dr Natalie Bradley, BDS, Dip. SCD, MFDS, RCSEd October 1, 2018

    Oral Health and Cancer: 5 Tips for Patient Care

    Oral Health and Cancer: Dental professional holding her patient's hand. Prevent and Treat Oral Mucositis: Oral mucositis is a common side effect of radiation treatment and chemotherapy.
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    Read on for five ways to help your patients help protect and maintain their oral health during and after cancer treatment.






    Jamie Collins, RDH September 21, 2018
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