Oral health care for the elderly population in Malaysia: A review of current status and future direction

Oral health care for the elderly population in Malaysia: A review of current status and future direction

Poor oral health status among the elderly population in Malaysia could be associated with various limitations in accessing oral health care services experienced by these individuals. This review discusses government policies and services available to support oral health needs of the elderly populati...

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Main Authors:	Ahmad, Mas Suryalis, Razak, Ishak Abdul, Borromeo, Gelsomina Lucia
Format:	Article
Published:	SEAMEO Regional Tropical Medicine and Public Health Network 2018
Subjects:	RK Dentistry

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