Older adults and the disparity in oral health status; the problem and innovative ways to address it
Abstract The impact of oral health inequalities on one’s ability to maintain good oral health is cumulative throughout life and accentuated in older age groups. While studies on factors influencing the decisions made by elders to seek dental care have been conducted in Israel and worldwide, the issu...
Main Authors: | Elaine O. C. Cardoso, Howard C. Tenenbaum |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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Series: | Israel Journal of Health Policy Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13584-020-00381-6 |
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