APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Improving the State of ORAL Health in the Elderly Africans By Using Who Standard
- Adebowale Akande
Independent Research Collaboration - Modupe Adewuyi
Lenoir-Rhyne Univ - Titi Akande
Dublin University - Johnsto Osagie
Florida A & M University
Abstract
Improving oral health means an improved quality of life. Using data from focus group discussion from elderly participants and an in-depth interviews. Results indicate urgent need for improvement of skills, knowledge and attitudes regarding the elderly oral care. The oral health status of the elderly population depicts a worrying situation.
Public Health
