This narrative review highlights the importance of oral health in older adults, emphasizing its association with general health, morbidity, and mortality. The authors identify xerostomia, edentulism, caries, periodontitis, and oral cancer as key oral health issues for non-dental providers to address. These conditions are linked to nutritional deficiencies, poorer quality of life, and increased risks of systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The review underscores the need for a multidisciplinary approach to oral health, as oral health is closely linked to chronic diseases. It also emphasizes the importance of early recognition and treatment of common pathologies to maintain good oral health. The review provides an overview of each condition, including their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and management strategies, and highlights the role of education and appropriate referrals in improving oral health among older adults.This narrative review highlights the importance of oral health in older adults, emphasizing its association with general health, morbidity, and mortality. The authors identify xerostomia, edentulism, caries, periodontitis, and oral cancer as key oral health issues for non-dental providers to address. These conditions are linked to nutritional deficiencies, poorer quality of life, and increased risks of systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The review underscores the need for a multidisciplinary approach to oral health, as oral health is closely linked to chronic diseases. It also emphasizes the importance of early recognition and treatment of common pathologies to maintain good oral health. The review provides an overview of each condition, including their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and management strategies, and highlights the role of education and appropriate referrals in improving oral health among older adults.