The patient could name diabetes but not explain most of her prescriptions. Pharmacy and physician records revealed amlodipine use and a history of suspected dementia.
Medicare rules do not settle every routine dental or vision expense. Four questions can help future retirees compare plans and budget for preventive visits.
The RCP's Future Healthcare Journal says doctors should assess oral health as part of routine care, citing links to wider disease and unequal access to NHS dentistry.
Ireland's Department of Health is set to receive more than €29bn in 2027. The plan increases support for care at home, older people's services, children's dental care, mental health and GP reform.
Bleeding gums and loose teeth are not a normal part of ageing. Dr Prameetha George Ittycheria explains why brushing alone may miss plaque and how older adults can protect their oral health.
For millions of Iranians, dental treatment is out of reach. Delayed care is allowing preventable problems to follow people from childhood into old age.
Emma Rumsey's quick rise from dental assistant to class president and advocate for vulnerable patients is changing what real care in dental hygiene looks like.
New research shows that chronic gum disease can make osteoporosis worse by upsetting gut bacteria and fueling bone loss throughout the body.
A frank discussion reveals why Medicare leaves seniors without dental care and looks at what it would take to fix the problem.
Health workers in Khayelitsha are calling on older residents to build daily oral care habits and see a dentist before problems get worse. Prevention and nutrition were the main focus at a recent community session.
Alzheimer's speeds up oral health problems and makes dental care much harder. Spanish dental leaders warn that urgent, coordinated action is needed.
On National Love Teeth Day, Hong Kong's Department of Health launches a broad campaign to promote preventive dental care and expand services for all ages.
Universiti Malaya is launching the first Asean-wide network for geriatric dentistry and has been named Unesco Chair on Manuscript Heritage of the Silk Road, expanding its academic and research leadership in Southeast Asia.
A million Americans cross into Mexico each year to escape sky-high dental bills, turning Los Algodones into the world's most concentrated dental hub.
With traditional Medicare excluding dental treatment for most, a growing number of Americans are traveling overseas for high-quality and affordable dental care.
