title: Preventive actions for enhancing oral health.
abstract: Preventive regimens that have proven efficacy for older adults include topical fluoride rinses, brush-on gels, and antiplaque agents. The efficacy of patient education for both dental office and institutional patients is documented in this article. The use of a preventive and oral health maintenance plan for each patient can improve his or her quality of life even in the face of multiple chronic conditions.
authors.affiliation: Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Niessen
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Douglass
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D016321:Dental Care for Aged; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006267:Health Education, Dental; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D012307:Risk Factors; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D005460:Fluorides, Topical