Oral health and access to dental care among older homeless adults: results from the HOPE HOME study.

Daniel J FreitasLauren M KaplanLina TieuClaudia PonathDavid GuzmanMargot B Kushel

Published in: Journal of public health dentistry (2018)

Tooth loss and oral pain are highly prevalent in older homeless adults. Increasing age, alcohol, drug, and tobacco use are associated with tooth loss.

Keyphrases

oral health
healthcare
pain management
chronic pain
mental illness
physical activity
neuropathic pain
quality improvement
middle aged
emergency department
mental health
spinal cord injury
drug induced
health insurance