dental geriatrics


den·tal ger·i·at·rics

treatment of dental problems peculiar to advanced age. Synonym(s): gerodontics, gerodontology

den·tal ger·i·at·rics

(den'tăl jer'ē-at'riks) Treatment of dental problems peculiar to advanced age.
Synonym(s): gerodontics, gerodontology.

dental geriatrics

The study and treatment of dental conditions of the elderly, including the detection and prevention of caries and the management of periodontal disease and dentures. Synonym: geriatric dentistrySee also: geriatrics

den·tal ger·i·at·rics

(den'tăl jer'ē-at'riks) See: geriatric dentistry.