Steven L. Karpas’s research while affiliated with Boston Medical Center and other places

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Publications (1)


Oral Health Disparity in Older Adults: Dental Decay and Tooth Loss
  • Literature Review

September 2014

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126 Reads

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60 Citations

Dental Clinics of North America

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Laura B. Kaufman

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Steven L. Karpas

Progress has been made in reducing dental caries and edentulism in older adults, but disparities continue to exist related to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, and sex. Lack of training in treating medically complex patients, economic factors including absence of coverage for oral health services in Medicare and as a required service for adults in Medicaid, and attitudinal issues on the part of patients, caregivers, and providers contribute to barriers to care for older adults. In addition to the impact of oral health on overall health, oral health impacts quality of life and social and employment opportunities.

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... These states of partial and complete edentulism are enduring and irreversible conditions, often stemming from dental infections or trauma [3]. They have even been proposed to be categorized as a form of disability and may potentially be associated with reduced longevity [4]. ...

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Impact of Denture Use on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Yemeni Patients: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Oral Health Disparity in Older Adults: Dental Decay and Tooth Loss
  • Citing Article
  • September 2014

Dental Clinics of North America