Silent Danger: Elderly Population with Tattoos

In view of the ageing process of the world population, we are observing an increase in the frequency and incidence of comorbidities and/or systemic conditions of the patients.This increase, both in the elderly population and in the incidence of diseases, is also evident in dental clinics.Dental professionals must be attentive to anamnetic issues, including disease history; administration of drugs and their respective side effects and drug interactions; and finally the clinical needs (symptomatic or asymptomatic) of patients.An invisible concern, but one that is very common, even among the elderly, is tattoos.It should be borne in mind that, with ageing, various habits and customs from youth will undoubtedly accompany these patients throughout their lives.