Barriers and enablers for dental care among dentate home-based older New Zealanders who receive living support.

Lee A SmithMoira SmithWilliam Murray Thomson

Published in: Gerodontology (2020)

The expense of dental care is a major barrier to HBOPWRLS accessing dental services at a life stage of reduced income. Strategies for boosting dental service access among socially isolated older people need further exploration.

Keyphrases

healthcare
oral health
mental health
palliative care
physical activity
quality improvement
primary care
affordable care act