The aim of this study was to present a concise summary of the oral health policies and oral
healthcare schemes for older adult populations in a number of selected countries around the …

Background: The aim of this report is 1) to provide a global overview of oral health
conditions in older people, use of oral health services, and self care practices; 2) to explore …

Objective The total years lived with disability among older people, and the concomitant
burden of tooth loss in ageing societies have increased. This study is an overview of the …

The older adult population is increasing both in number and in proportion worldwide. In
Hong Kong, the number of people aged 65 or above is expected to reach 2.5 million in …

Purpose This report intends to review the global burden of oral disease among older people
and to examine their oral health needs. The evidence on the inter-relationships between …

The proportion of older people continues to grow worldwide, especially in developing
countries. Non‐communicable diseases are fast becoming the leading causes of disability …

Millions of elderly people across the globe are not getting the oral health care they need
because governments are not aware enough of the problem. By 2025, there will about 1200 …

Purpose: To record the available current national and regional data on the oral health of
community-dwelling (living in their own homes, not institutionalised) older people globally …

There is an escalating demand for geriatric oral healthcare in all developed and developing
countries including India. Two-thirds of the world's elderly live in developing countries. This …

This literature review examines the need to develop appropriate policies specific to the oral
health needs of older people that are individualised, cost-effective, and sustainable. Poor …