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Researcher from University of Detroit Reports on Findings in Geriatrics and Gerontology (Self-assessed Oral Health in Detroit Senior Centers).

Source :
Health & Medicine Week; 1/12/2024, p5477-5477, 1p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Detroit focused on the self-assessed oral health of seniors in Detroit. The study aimed to gather information about seniors' opinions on their oral health status and satisfaction with past dental care. The majority of participants were African American, female, and between the ages of 65 and 85. The study found that over half of the seniors reported their oral health as fair or poor, and a significant number had not been to a dentist in over two years. The researchers suggest that a community-based program accessible to seniors could improve access to preventive dental care for this population. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15316459
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Health & Medicine Week
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
174610030