Preventive Dentistry for the Elderly of West Michigan

Presentation Type

Poster/Portfolio

Presenter Major(s)

Biomedical Sciences

Mentor Information

Mary Karpen, karpenm@gvsu.edu

Department

Chemistry

Location

Henry Hall Atrium 21

Start Date

13-4-2011 12:00 PM

End Date

13-4-2011 1:00 PM

Keywords

Health and Wellness, Health, Illness, and Healing, Life Science

Abstract

Disparities and difficulties exist in providing preventive dental care to the elderly population of Michigan, which burdens the elderly with unnecessary costs and debilitating oral disease. This study explores common dental problems of Michigan seniors and the barriers they experience in receiving care. The benefits of providing preventive treatment to the at-risk low-income elderly population within Michigan are well documented. In an effort to increase the awareness and utilization of Michigan's existing care options, this study provides an index of statewide resources for the elderly seeking dental care. The study also recommends future legislative advocacy and initiatives within Michigan, and identifies state-level organizations within the dental community that are currently contributing through oral health surveys, yearly reports, and legislative proposals.

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Preventive Dentistry for the Elderly of West Michigan

Henry Hall Atrium 21

Disparities and difficulties exist in providing preventive dental care to the elderly population of Michigan, which burdens the elderly with unnecessary costs and debilitating oral disease. This study explores common dental problems of Michigan seniors and the barriers they experience in receiving care. The benefits of providing preventive treatment to the at-risk low-income elderly population within Michigan are well documented. In an effort to increase the awareness and utilization of Michigan's existing care options, this study provides an index of statewide resources for the elderly seeking dental care. The study also recommends future legislative advocacy and initiatives within Michigan, and identifies state-level organizations within the dental community that are currently contributing through oral health surveys, yearly reports, and legislative proposals.