A State of Decay: Are Older Americans Coming of Age Without Oral Healthcare?

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Article Publication Date: 
4/1/2018
Summary: 
OHA has published volume IV of A State of Decay. This report examines the progress of states in promoting oral health in older adults, analyzing a combination of publicly available data and information from surveys conducted with state dental directors. It uses six main variables from these sources to rank states according to the quality of their oral health care for adults aged 65 plus. The report also highlights a number of future recommendations for supporting oral health in older adults.
Article Author: 
Posey, Michael L.
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Medicaid
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Aging/Older Adults
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