Management of oral medicine conditions in older patients
This article explores the effects of ageing on the skin, lips and oral mucosa, offering practical management strategies for primary care practitioners. It provides an overview on navigating a shared-care multidisciplinary pathway to deliver effective care for the ageing population. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Early recognition and tailored management of oral medicine conditions in older adults are essential to maintain function and quality of life.
Authors
- Yvonne M Rooney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4841-9698)
- Priya Thakrar
- Sarah Bux
- Erin Jaffray
- Emma Hayes
Institutions
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Thomas Foundation (AU)
- King's College Hospital (GB)
- Eastman Dental Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dental Update
- Published
- 2026-04-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12968/denu.2026.53.4.274
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00