Oral Healthcare and the Frail Elder: A Clinical Perspective, 2nd Edition

Taking an evidence-based approach that integrates both theoretical and clinical knowledge, this updated edition provides a comprehensive reference to managing oral health as part of noncommunicable disease care in older adults. With a global perspective and current clinical guidance, the book addresses the unique challenges of providing dental care for individuals experiencing frailty in later life.

Key Features

• Extensively Updated: Reflects the latest developments in geriatric dentistry with 15 new chapters.
• Dual Focus: Part I covers demographics, social and biological factors affecting oral health; Part II focuses on clinical management strategies.
• Global Perspective: Offers guidance applicable to clinicians worldwide, emphasizing population health and public health approaches.
• Evidence-Based Strategies: Underpinned by the latest literature, connecting oral health directly to overall health outcomes in older adults.

New to the Second Edition

• Oral Health and Frailty: Explores theories of frailty, oral health-related quality of life, and life-course influences on oral health.
• Lifestyle Risk Factors: Detailed discussions on sugar, tobacco, and alcohol as drivers of oral and systemic disease into old age.
• Disease Mitigation: Updated protocols for prevention and management of caries, periodontitis, gingivitis, mucositis, and other oral noncommunicable diseases.
• Innovations in Care: Coverage of infection control, communication strategies, tele-dentistry, mobile dental services, and evaluation of community-based programs.

Audience

This edition is an essential reference for dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists, denturists, dental technicians, nurses, and geriatricians, providing both foundational knowledge and practical strategies for delivering safe, effective oral healthcare to frail older adults.