RESUMEN
In order to promote the independence and social integration and participation of the elderly, three prerequisites have to be fulfilled: a reasonable income, a suitable accommodation and a good health. The dental profession may contribute to the last condition by providing adequate dental care. The profession and the authorities dealing with elderly people's health must consult each other. More attention has to be given by dental schools to gerodontology and geriatric dentistry.
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Cuidado Dental para Ancianos , Anciano , Femenino , Política de Salud , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana EdadRESUMEN
The expected decrease in the prevalence of edentulousness in elderly people does not guarantee a good oral health. Since the elderly will retain more natural teeth in the future, whether or not suppleted with prosthetic provisions, their oral self-care becomes more demanding. However, in elderly people oral self-care becomes also more difficult. Attention has to be given to the tertiary prevention, also (or in particular) in elderly people.