Simulation Workshop Ensures Future Dentists Are Prepared to Treat Older Adults
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
As people age, natural wear and biological changes affect the dentition and oral cavity, including slower cell renewal, thinner connective tissue, and reduced bone density. Gingiva may recede, exposing tooth roots and increasing caries risk. Nerve-rich pulp inside the teeth shrinks, resulting in reduced sensitivity, making it more difficult for older adults to realize they are experiencing tooth pain.
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