Introduction The oral health status of older adults in the United States is a public health crisis
and a silent epidemic. Maine's Oral Team‐Based Initiative Vital Access to Education …

The University of British Columbia Geriatric Dentistry Program (GDP) offers dental services
and provides a comprehensive in‐service education program for nursing and residential …

The current article highlights an interprofessional, older adult oral health community
program, created through an Accelerating Interprofessional Community-Based Education …

The recognition that oral health is a critical component of overall health in long-termcare
settings has been long awaited. Despite increased research and attention in the past two …

The objectives of this study were to: 1) Assess and analyze the knowledge and attitudes of
caregivers towards dental care for older adults in long-term care facilities; and 2) Train …

Background Residents living in long-term care facilities have an increased risk of
developing oral diseases and exacerbating existing systemic conditions. Major factors in …

This project demonstrated the feasibility of training dental and nondental professionals to
develop and implement programs in oral health care of older adults. Eight self‐guided study …

Nursing home residents over the age of 65 years are at high risk for poor oral health and
related complications such as pneumonia and adverse diabetes outcomes. A preliminary …

Aging is a worldwide phenomena. More adults, particularly those in developed countries,
are living longer and healthier lives. The average US life expectancy was 47 years in 1900; …

Objectives: This randomized clinical trial aimed to assess the effectiveness of a pyramid‐
based education for improving the oral health of elders in long‐term care (LTC) facilities …