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World Oral Health Day: much to celebrate, more to do
As is every 20th of March, today is World Oral Health Day, promoted by the World Dental Federation (WDF) to raise awareness of the importance of oral health. As oral diseases can have an impact on people’s general health, well-being and quality of life, every year thousands of organisations, associations and companies around the world,…
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Common oral health changes amongst older people
As we get older, the ageing process involves a whole series of changes. These are both anatomically and physiologically, which can affect our abilities and the normal functioning of our bodies. Our mouth and teeth are no exception. In fact, ageing increases the chances of the appearance of oral disorders. It is common amongst elderly…