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Research in Geriatric Dentistry
Author(s) -
Levy Barnet M.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
gerodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1741-2358
pISSN - 0734-0664
DOI - 10.1111/j.1741-2358.1985.tb00368.x
Subject(s) - medicine , periodontium , dentistry , dental research , periodontal disease , geriatric dentistry , saliva , oral health
Little is known about the aging per se of the oral mucosa, the salivary glands, the dental pulp or the periodontium. Even less is known about the relationship of the aging immune system to periodontal disease or to oral cancer. The interrelationship of aging body systems to oral biology is dentistry's challenge for the future. This conference paper is designed to stimulate some thinking, planning, and activity in the dental research community.