Ageing and periodontal disease: look out before you leap

### Oral Changes with Ageing Understand how ageing impacts salivary flow, mucosal health, root surfaces, and risk for caries and hypersensitivity. ### Periodontal Risk & Systemic Connections Recognize how untreated periodontal disease in older adults can affect general health (e.g. cardiovascular links). ### Tailored Supportive Periodontal Care Learn how to adapt maintenance protocols and frequency to fit the needs of elderly patients. ### Challenges in Dental Care for the Elderly Address obstacles like reduced self-efficacy, comorbidities, medication effects, and assistance dependency.