Keywords
care services
communities
dentistry
elderly
function
oral pathologies
professional experience
prosthetic appliances
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Abstract
This editorial introduces the thematic dossier on “Aging and Dentistry” that is included in volume 41 of 2022 on Universitas Odontologica. Aging is a growing trend in human societies around the world for which institutions and services of all sorts need to be prepared to meet the needs of elderly populations. Research on aging ranges from laboratory experimental studies that look at understanding and modifying aging from cell to organism levels, to how care for individuals and communities should adapt and create the conditions to assist these populations. Three articles comprise the dossier that cover topics related to oral pathologies, use of prosthetic appliances, function, and professional experience when working with aging populations. Still, many questions on the topic were not addressed by the studies received. Therefore, we encourage researchers to continue sending their research to better serve the current and potential readers of Universitas Odontologica.
Ordóñez Realpe MA, Benavidez Palacios CA, Gómez Córdoba CY, Calzada Gutiérrez MT, Gutiérrez Quiceno B. Oral Conditions, Occlusal Pairs, and Masticatory Function of Institutionalized Older People in Cali Colombia, 2019Univ Odontol. 2022; 41. https://doi.org/10.11144/Javeriana.uo41.ocop
Luna Maldonado E. Twenty-NineYears of Home Gerodontological Assistance. Univ Odontol. 2022; 41. https://doi.org/10.11144/Javeriana.uo41.tnyh
Úsuga-Vacca M, Gamboa-Martínez LF, Parra Velasco MR, Neira Aaragón MD, Marín-Zuluaga DJ, Castellanos Parra JE, Zarta-Arizabaleta OL, Martignon Biermann S. Association Between Use of Removable Partial Dentures and Presence of Crown and Root Caries in Institutionalized Elders in Bogotá. Univ Odontol. 2022; 41. https://doi.org/10.11144/Javeriana.uo41.abur
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