THE VALUE OF ENGAGEMENT: IMPROVING ORAL HEALTH THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED INTERVENTIONS
2024
Improving Oral Health for Older Adults
Sample size: 952
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Nelson Suchitra, Curtan Shelley, Ejaz Farida
Primary Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Hypothesis
What are the most effective ways to address oral health disparities among older adults?
Conclusion
The study found that non-surgical cavity treatments can effectively improve oral health outcomes for older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- The project enrolled and screened 952 older adults.
- 568 participants with active decay were treated.
- Follow-up visits assessed caries arrest and participant satisfaction.
Takeaway
This study shows that older people can get better dental care without needles or drills, which makes it easier for them to take care of their teeth.
Methodology
The study tested two non-surgical cavity treatments on older adults living in community housing.
Participant Demographics
Older adults aged 62 and above.
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