Abstract
A fundamental human entitlement is the right to good oral health,which is crucial to overall health. General health and oral health are interrelated. Knowing a few things about getting older is crucial for maintaining health. As people age, their body tissues become harder, waste accumulates in their cells, and lubrication decreases, impairing the ability of numerous organs to function properly.Aging process and accumulation of their dental needs from younger age lead to many oral health issues in elderly population.The rapidly expanding proportion of India's elderly population and the Quality of life of elderly people was largely affected by poor oral health which present distinct issues for the oral health specialists to consider and examine them.Awareness about the age related changes in the orofacial region among the elderly population is vital to maintain oral health as well as the general health. As a dentist, its his\her immense responsibility to know about the elderly patients'need and act accordingly. Still there is no evidence of Government policies for oral health care of elderly people
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