Oral health’s integral role in long-term care quality
By
Brant Herman
Aug 13, 2014
While easy and relatively quick actions can reduce the severity of oral health issues developing over time, they are some of the most challenging activities to consistently attend to in many managed care...
Vivacious smiles for seniors
By
Joel Glicksman, D.D.S.
Aug 26, 2013
A lot of things happen when you turn 80: you’re officially retired and the dream of competing in the Iron Man triathlon or climbing Mount Everest has faded. But, enjoying each and every meal, eating...
Don’t let residents throw their oral care under the bus
By
Joel Glicksman, D.D.S.
Jul 26, 2013
I hear it all the time: “I’m too old; I don’t want to fix my teeth.” Older patients easily give up on their oral health not realizing the importance of teeth to their overall health....