How often should geriatric patients with high caries risk or periodontal disease ideally visit the dentist for maintenance?
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Correct answer: Every 3–6 months depending on risk
Frequent maintenance visits (every 3–6 months) help monitor oral health, manage risk factors like dry mouth or root caries, and adapt care as general health changes.
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- Which of the following conditions is most commonly associated with aging and is a major focus of geriatric dentistry care?
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