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Oral Health for an Ageing Population: Evidence, Policy, Practice and Evaluation
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Explores the critical intersection of oral health and global aging, emphasizing how dental care significantly influences healthy life expectancy. It examines the biological process of aging and frailty, noting that maintaining natural teeth and proper masticatory function helps prevent non-communicable diseases and cognitive decline. Using Japan's universal health coverage as a primary case study, the work illustrates how integrated social security systems can manage the financial and physical burdens of an elderly population. The sources also compare healthcare models across Asia, Europe, and North America, highlighting the diverse ways nations fund long-term care. Ultimately, the author advocates for evidence-based policies that prioritize oral hygiene as a fundamental component of general medical practice. Through various assessments like the Kihon Checklist, the text provides a framework for sustaining dignity and independence in later life.
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