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July 15, 2026GeriatricsOpen Access

Geriatric Oral Health in the United States: Current Status and Challenges

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SASherif AmmarFHFrederick HowardXCXi Chen

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Overview

Narrative review highlights oral health disparities in older adults, indicating urgent need for reforms.

Key Points

  • This review aims to synthesize evidence on oral disease prevalence among older adults and analyze healthcare delivery challenges.
  • Conducted a narrative review of existing literature on geriatric oral health.
  • Examined the organization of oral health care delivery and financing options, including Medicare and Medicaid.
  • Identified disparities in access to dental services affecting various demographics and explored future improvement directions.
  • Older adults face significant oral health issues, with a high prevalence of dental caries and periodontal disease.
  • Inequities in access to dental services persist, notably in low-income groups and racial or ethnic minorities.
  • Recommendations include policy reforms to expand dental coverage and integrate oral health into comprehensive care models.

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Ammar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a57239488b21df8754803cahttps://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics11040084
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