Watch your mouth: ageing and dental health

Professor Murray Thomson, University of Otago

Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand in 2022, Professor Murray Thomson is a prolific researcher in dental epidemiology and health services. His work in the renowned Dunedin Study has enhanced understanding of oral health through life, providing important contributions to understanding the oral health of the ageing population, and of the effectiveness of dental care in improving the lives of children and their families. In this talk he will share his findings on the pace of ageing and the oral health of older people, and will discuss how we can best ensure good oral health in old age.