Dental Care for Aged
| Definition: |
The giving of attention to the special dental needs of the elderly for proper maintenance or treatment. The dental care may include the services provided by dental specialists. |
| Notes: |
= professional care by a professional; do not confuse with GERIATRIC DENTISTRY, the specialty; check tag AGED; DF: DENT CARE AGED |
| Previously Indexed: |
Dental Care (1973-1990),Dental Health Services (1978-1990),Health Services Needs and Demand (1978-1990),Health Services for the Aged (1981-1990) |
Dental Care for Aged Definitions and Terms
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