This article highlights improved oral health delivery in older adults through enhanced prevention efforts by dental teams, suggesting a shift towards patient-centered care.
Key Points
The aim is to explore the role of dental care professionals in preventing oral diseases among older adults.
Reviewing the roles of dental care professionals in dental practices and public health initiatives.
Analyzing the importance of a multidimensional approach in promoting oral health.
Discussing the integration of the dental care team into broader health and social care.
Increased awareness of the need for prevention in older adults' oral health care.
Identification of key roles for dental professionals in enhancing oral disease prevention.
Emphasis on the importance of a collaborative approach within the oral health team.