Oral Health Care in Older Adults
A special issue of Geriatrics (ISSN 2308-3417).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 2032
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global ageing population is growing both in number and proportion, with older adults projected to constitute one in six people by 2050. Ageing is associated with various physiological changes, chronic medical conditions, polypharmacy, and cognitive and physical decline, all of which elevate the risk of oral diseases among older adults. Although oral diseases are largely preventable, many oral health problems remain untreated in older adults, often due to physical and financial barriers to accessing dental care. Oral health plays a vital role in essential functions such as eating, breathing and speaking. Moreover, oral health is closely linked to systemic health, nutritional status, mental well-being and cognitive function in older populations. Therefore, improving oral health in older adults is crucial for promoting healthy ageing and enhancing overall quality of life.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the importance of oral health in the context of healthy ageing and to present the latest evidence-based approach for improving oral health among older adults. We seek to publish high-quality research covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to oral health education, oral function promotion, and the prevention, early detection and management of oral diseases in the older population. We welcome submissions of original articles such as laboratory, qualitative, and clinical studies, critical reviews, and short communications that offer valuable insights into enhancing oral health in older adults.
Prof. Dr. Alice Kit Ying Chan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- geriatric dentistry
- gerodontology
- dental caries
- periodontal diseases
- fluoride
- oral health
- preventive dentistry
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