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Many in the dental field often practice with blinders—they focus on the decay in front of them, the crown that must be prepared, the canal that must be shaped. The series of events that led to that existing issue, the underlying habit, disease, etc. is often overlooked. Many in our profession have gotten into the habit of becoming “tooth mechanics,” fixing several issues and ensuring that our patients...
Objective
Age cohorts such as the baby boomers are influenced by historical experiences and the socio‐dental events during their lifespan. These events/experiences have impacted their health behavior and consequently, their systemic and oral health. As the baby boomer population is aging, and the majority of them are retaining some of their natural teeth for longer, only fewer are becoming edentulous...