2020
DOI: 10.1177/2050168420943975
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Oral Medicine Considerations for Older Patients

Abstract: With the projected increase to 1.3 billion people aged 65 years or older by 2040, healthcare professionals are faced with significant challenges in managing this population of patients. In the oral cavity, oral mucosal disease is a significant problem found in older populations. Several facial pain conditions are more likely to be seen in this cohort of patients. Although management of this group of patients may not always be appropriate in general practice, an awareness of the range of oral medicine conditions… Show more

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“…In our cohort and as previously reported, the majority of patients were in the fifth decade of life with a female prevalence [15,18]. These data suggest that, to date, OM services are aimed at an adult population and the aging of the general population will increase the demand for assistance in this field [19]. Therefore, with increasing requests, the referral process to the OMs must be appropriate and timely to improve access to healthcare, coordination of care and not waste public health resources.…”
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confidence: 83%
“…In our cohort and as previously reported, the majority of patients were in the fifth decade of life with a female prevalence [15,18]. These data suggest that, to date, OM services are aimed at an adult population and the aging of the general population will increase the demand for assistance in this field [19]. Therefore, with increasing requests, the referral process to the OMs must be appropriate and timely to improve access to healthcare, coordination of care and not waste public health resources.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 83%