Linking general health with oral health in ageing societies: a review

ABSTRACT

This paper highlights the factors that interact and determine the oral and general health of older adults. It also describes in brief various components of staying healthy in ageing population. Nutrition, systemic conditions and pharmaceuticals play vital role in determining good oral health care of elderly population. This article also explains various age related changes in the oral cavity and the role of care givers to detect and report these changes to oral health care providers. Thus this article not only provides an insight on the oral health and its significance in geriatric population but also mentions the ways to develop a senior-friendly dental officer