Navigating Medication Risks in Elderly Patients

By Barbara Madej, RPH, and Aubrey Glassberg

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The "Silver Tsunami" is reshaping dentistry—by 2030, one in five Americans will be over 65, bringing more medically complex patients into your chair. This article explores how chronic conditions, medication side effects, and cognitive or physical challenges are changing the way dental professionals must approach care. By recognizing risks early and adapting preventive strategies dental teams can better protect their patients' health, comfort, and quality of life.

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