Uptake of dental hygienist services by the Israeli 65+ age group.
Lena NatapovAyelet Berg-WarmanIle Kermel SchiffmanShlomo Paul ZusmanPublished in: International journal of dental hygiene (2024)
There is underutilization of dental hygienist services and lack of awareness of proper oral health behaviour in the lower socioeconomic group. As less than 50% of older adults are aware of the legal rights for dental care, there is a need to raise awareness of the reform and the services provided under it.