title: Geriatric dentistry. A review for the general dentist.
abstract: In the 20th century, the oral health of Americans, along with their life expectancy, improved dramatically. The 21st century offers dental professionals the opportunity to help patients maintain their oral health for a lifetime.
authors: Department of Dentistry, Interfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA.
authors: Jack
authors: J
authors: Su
authors: Edward
authors: E
authors: Lustbader
authors: Benjamin H
authors: BH
authors: Solomowitz
authors: Ingrid A
authors: IA
authors: Dowrich
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D003142:Communication; D016321:Dental Care for Aged / Q000639:trends; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D005260:Female; D016330:Frail Elderly; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D005850:Geriatric Dentistry; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D019338:Polypharmacy