Mobile dental services
Oral health is integral to and inseparable from overall health. Yet it is widely recognized that the oral health of seniors is significantly compromised and that access to dental care is diminished relative to the general population.
The urgent need to systematically address oral health care needs among seniors is recognized at national and state levels, and comprehensive, integrated, and systematic responses are under development. Based on a meta-analysis of twenty-seven high quality research studies looking at oral health among seniors, Dr. Patrick Anders, faculty at SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, noted, “The greatest opportunity to improve oral health seniors lies in the development of effective prevention.” Special Care Dentistry 2010, May-June 30. Unfortunately this is sorely lacking. This is where our program will come in.
“We go to the Seniors!” Dental appointments and treatments are the most unwanted among seniors.. Our bus will be parked at the senior housing facilities to serve the seniors with most of their dental care needs..
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