TY  - JOUR
AU  - Emanuel, Robert
PY  - 2019
DA  - 2019/03/21
TI  - Does Dementia Increase the Risk of Dental Decay?
JO  - OBM Geriatrics
SP  - 040
VL  - 03
IS  - 01
AB  - The amount of patients who suffer with dementia is set to rise with an ageing population living longer. As well as living longer,  patients will be retaining 
their natural teeth longer and will be less reliant on dentures.

From both the current evidence available in the literature, and anecdotally from clinicians experienced in treating patients with dementia, it can be concluded that on balance, patients with dementia appear to be at a greater risk from dental caries (dental decay). However, more research in this area would help produce a firmer evidence base to support this conclusion and should be encouraged.

To improve clinical outcomes for patients with dementia, it is important for clinicians to ensure that patients have access to high quality preventive care which should include dietary advice and fluoride supplementation where appropriate to help mitigate this increased risk.
SN  - 2638-1311
UR  - https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.geriatr.1901040
DO  - 10.21926/obm.geriatr.1901040
ID  - Emanuel2019
ER  -