ReviewFrontiers in dental medicine2025
Addressing disparities in oral health access and outcomes for aging adults in the United States.
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- Functional Dentition Life Expectancy (FDLE): a novel indicator for monitoring oral health in ageing populations.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
- The association between oral health and cardiovascular disease risk and the potential mediating role of depressive symptoms: evidence from the English longitudinal study of ageing.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Geriatric Oral Health in the United States: Current Status and Challenges.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Trends in dental care utilization and tooth loss among vulnerable adults in Nevada (2018-2024): a repeated cross-sectional analysis in the context of COVID-19 and medicaid coverage expansions.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Digital Access for Screens and Smiles: Telehealth Use and Dental Care Access in the U.S.Clinics and practice · 2026Article
- Oral Self-Care as a Preventive Strategy in Medicated Older Adults: Biological Mechanisms, Genetic Susceptibility, and Public Health Implications.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Interdisciplinary Strategies for Improving Oral Health in Older Adults: A Comprehensive Review.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Use and need for dental prostheses in oral health-related daily activities among older adults: a cross-sectional study based on SB Brasil 2023.Revista brasileira de epidemiologia = Brazilian journal of epidemiology · 2026Article
- Association between oral health status and peptic ulcer disease: evidence from a nationally representative survey in Hungary.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
- Associations Among Oral Health, Nutritional Status, and Care Dependency in Korean Long-Term Care Facilities.Clinical interventions in aging · 2026Article
- The polypharmacy-xerostomia-nutrition triad: the clinical framework for older adults.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Review
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Abstract
Oral health is essential for the overall well-being of aging adults, yet significant disparities persist in the United States, contributing to malnutrition, reduced quality of life, and social isolation. Despite advancements in preventive dentistry, older adults continue to face substantial oral health challenges. This study reviewed the current state of oral health among aging adults in the United States, analyzing national health surveys and existing preventive dentistry protocols to assess their effectiveness. National data indicated that a high percentage of older adults experience tooth loss, periodontal disease, and root caries. Results indicated that almost 40% of adults aged 65 and older have lost a significant number of teeth, and a large proportion of the aging adult population has suffered from high rates of caries and periodontal disease. Socioeconomic factors were found to significantly influence access to dental care. Key barriers included low income, inadequate insurance, and low oral health literacy exacerbating disparities. The study proposes a multifaceted approach to improve oral health equity, including policy changes, community-based preventive programs, enhanced geriatric dentistry education, and the integration of oral health into primary care. Addressing these disparities is needed to improve both oral and overall health outcomes for the growing elderly population in the United States.
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