Suggestion for understanding and activation of the nursing home dentist system

Abstract

Various medical policies for elderly patients have been introduced in the era of aging. Recent implementation of nursing home dentist systems is a positive opportunity to recognize the significance of oral health care in managing general healthcare and improving the quality of life for elderly people. In addition, it is necessary to strengthen dentists` competencies and key roles in recovering oral function and rehabilitation with changes in the customer-oriented dental care paradigm. This study suggests the path towards stabilizing and activating nursing home dentist systems by understanding the background and current status of nursing home dentist systems, and identifying ways of improving the systems.