Handicapped and Elderly Life Promotion Network (HELP)

Objective

Research Establishing a research team including undergraduate or postgraduate dental students, dentists and professors to work on projects like: Oral health statues in old and disabled people Defining barriers of dental care access for old and disabled people. Oral health promotion interventions in old and disabled people/ patients Multidisciplinary approaches in the quality-of-life promotion in old and disabled people/patients Education.

Definition

Quality of life (QOL) is a broad multidimensional concept that usually includes subjective evaluations of both positive and negative aspects of life. Cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual domains and personal autonomy and health care provision are important aspects of QOL. In the domain of physical health, oral health is often neglected. Oral health goes beyond just having healthy teeth. It is not only an indispensable part of overall health, but also a key factor for comfort and a better life. All individuals have a right to equal standards of health and care.