Main description:

This book aims to provide the dental team with an improved understanding of management of the oral health needs of the ageing population, in whom increasing cognitive, medical and physical disabilities impact significantly on oral health and dental care needs. All significant aspects of caring for older people are covered. The nature and implications of changing demographics are explained and information provided on common medical co-morbidities and the impact of cognitive conditions, including dementia, on dental treatment. The changing pattern of dental disease in older people is clearly described, with explanation of the consequences of these changes for aspects of restorative dentistry, oral medicine, and oral surgery. Advice is given on considerations for dental treatment planning, including the importance of prevention and utilization of dental care professionals. Provision of care for older people under general anaesthesia or sedation and domiciliary care are also covered. The book is written by specialist practicing clinicians and delivers information in an accessible way with a person-centered approach.

Contents:

Introduction - Why are the Needs of the Older Patient Different?.- Changing Demographics of Ageing and the Implications - Relationship to General Health and Well-Being.- Lived Experiences of Ageing and Quality of Life.- Medical Complications in the Older Population.- Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in the Older Population.- Dental Changes with Increasing Age.- Dental Treatment of Older People.- Surgical Management in Older People Including Those on Bisphosphonates/Anticoagulants.- Treatment Planning in Palliative Care.- Providing Care under Local Anaesthesia, Sedation and General Anaesthesia.- Dental Care in a Domiciliary Setting.- Oral Care and Prevention.- Research in Older People.