The Seattle Care Pathway: Defining Dental Care for Older Adults

Abstract

It is well-recognized that the demographic shift in the population will result in a larger proportion of older adults and those adults will live longer than ever before. There is, therefore, a need to ensure dental services recognize this transition and plan for the management of older adults in primary care dental practices. This article describes the evidence for, and the details of, the Seattle Care Pathway to ensure older adults receive optimum dental care.