Elderly do not get the dental care they are entitled
A study DaneAge have made shows that tandløshed is one of the non-life-threatening diseases that the senior citizens fear most.
It probably comes as no surprise to anyone that the elderly will have healthy teeth. That they have a desire to chew their food. That they will be free from toothache. And they have a desire to smile to the world without being ashamed of your teeth.
In Denmark it is the municipal dental care to ensure dental care for the elderly who are unable to use regular dental care. According to the Board of Health receives 30-35000 citizens dental care.
Large differences from municipality to municipality
Susanne Andersen, Chairman of the Dental Association
According to Christian Dagblad Dental Association has taken the matter up, and has applied for a so-called adjustment pool funds for a project to ensure a uniform offer dental care across the country. The reason is that there are very large differences in the ability to get dental care from municipality to municipality. Susanne Andersen, President of the Dental Association, says that senior citizens should be able to trust that they are offered dental care if they fall within the criteria laid down in legislation.
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