Burke Francis M, Mckenna Gerald
Dent Update. 2010 Sep;37(7):448-50. doi: 10.12968/denu.2010.37.7.448.
In this the first article in a series, the discipline of Gerodontology is placed in context and the issues of what constitutes ageing, the demography of the older population, and changes in oral health are considered. Future clinical challenges to the profession and in the delivery of oral healthcare are also outlined.
在本系列的第一篇文章中，老年牙科学科被置于背景之中，并探讨了衰老的构成要素、老年人口统计学以及口腔健康变化等问题。还概述了该专业未来在提供口腔医疗保健方面面临的临床挑战。
