Geriatric Oral Health in the United States: Current Status and Challenges.

Older Americans face high rates of dental disease linked to chronic conditions, with access barriers particularly affecting low-income, minority, rural, and cognitively impaired populations; the review recommends expanded dental coverage, better care integration, and workforce development to address these disparities.

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