Abstract:##Statement of the problem Dementia is a concern in the ageing population. Approximately 5% of the population live with dementia. This progressive neurological condition negatively impacts on the person’s ability to remember, communicate, understand and reason. The rate of progression of dementia is individual to the person, although comorbidities such as heart disease and diabetes can increase the rate of decline. ##Purpose of the study This literature review aims to enable the dental profession to better und… Show more
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