I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired and joined Medicare. Where can retirees find affordable dental care? Unfortunately, about two-thirds of U.S. retirees ...

A survey of seniors' access to dental care conducted by researchers at UB and Buffalo State College presents a sobering picture of the dental needs and barriers to dental care experienced by seniors.

Seniors like Brice face a daunting reality every day. “With no income -- literally zero -- I just could not pay for dental care, so I put it off for years,” says Brice of his experience receiving ...

Most consumers can likely agree that they don’t enjoy going to the dentist. However, the importance of dental health is clear. Despite the great importance of staying on top of oral health, the cost ...

A: It's a sad fact: Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental care. Some retirees may spend thousands on annual dental procedures, while low-income seniors end up sacrificing dental care altogether to ...

For seniors who suffer from arthritis or have other hand weaknesses or tremors, an electric toothbrush is an often turned to solution for keeping your teeth clean. At the push of a button, an electric ...

The stats are alarming: Nearly 1 in 5 seniors over the age of 65 have no teeth, 2 in 3 have gum disease, and 1 in 5 have untreated cavities. Dental health is a hidden health crisis for seniors in our ...

A 63-year-old woman living in an apartment in the 79935 area reached out to the Area Agency on Aging with several concerns. After listening to her description of concerns, her primary issue is her ...

Residents in rural America face major difficulties in access, coverage, and geography that limit their ability to obtain good oral health care. This is especially true for the rural elderly; whose ...

I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired and joined Medicare. Where can retirees find affordable dental care? Unfortunately, about two-thirds of U.S. retirees ...