title: General dental care for the elderly.
abstract: In order to provide the highest level of quality medical care, the physician must be knowledgeable about problems related to the oral cavity. In particular, the physician should understand how to identify specific oral and dental problems such as caries, periodontal disease, and mucosal lesions, refer to and consult with dental health professionals regarding oral health issues, and be aware of the range of dental treatment modalities for oral and dental problems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Applied Dentistry, University of Colorado, School of Dentistry, Denver 80262.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Berkey
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Shay
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D016321:Dental Care for Aged / Q000379:methods; D003814:Dentistry, Operative; D003778:Dentures; D004194:Disease; D006801:Humans; D009909:Oral Health; D010600:Pharmacology; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control