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Oral health for older adults is an increasingly significant challenge in dentistry today. As people age, their risk of developing caries, periodontal disease, and other oral health complications rises. This heightened risk is often exacerbated by systemic health conditions, polypharmacy, and decreased dexterity, which can impact daily hygiene practices. Unlike younger populations, older adults face unique barriers, including complex medical histories, cognitive decline, and notable changes in insurance coverage after retirement. These factors not only affect their access to dental care but also influence how treatments must be planned and delivered. This evidence-based CE webinar equips dental professionals with practical strategies to enhance the quality of care for older adults in dental office settings. Participants will learn to identify the specific caries risk factors associated with aging patients, apply preventive and minimally invasive management strategies, and adjust treatment protocols for medically fragile individuals. The webinar will also address the impact of changing insurance structures after retirement on access to care, as well as how dental teams can navigate these challenges to provide effective and patient-centered outcomes.
This CE webinar explores the importance of integrating mental health considerations into dental care strategies, focusing on patient-centered approaches to improve outcomes. Key aspects covered include understanding the oral health implications of psychiatric medications, the role of oral health professionals in recognizing signs of mental illness, and the need for tailored dental care plans to accommodate the specific needs of this population. Additionally, preventive strategies, such as establishing oral health routines, regular dental visits, and collaboration between mental health providers and dental professionals, are discussed to enhance care and reduce the long-term risks of dental diseases for those living with mental illness. By fostering a holistic approach to care that addresses both mental and oral health, dental professionals can play a pivotal role in improving the overall well-being of individuals suffering from mental illness. The webinar concludes with recommendations for further research and education to bridge gaps in dental care for this vulnerable population.
A Silent Epidemic of oral diseases is afflicting older adults in long-term care facilities, and frail elderly adults suffer in silence from poor and neglected oral care. This CE webinar will discuss the oral health status of the elderly residing in LTCF and the relationship this has with oral and systemic health. Explain how and why oral care is provided to residents on ventilators, feeding tubes, bedbound and comatose. A review will be provided on the relationship between the oral manifestations and oral complications of common systemic diseases, with a strong emphasis on pneumonia. The CE webinar will conclude with an outline of establishing an interdisciplinary oral care program in long-term care facilities.
Corporate mobile dentistry is on the rise, and brick-and-mortar dental offices now have a mobile and teledentistry arm outside their offices that have proven productive. There are many innovative ways to weave mobile and teledentistry into our daily dental practice and make it effective. However, it is essential to understand mobile and teledentistry and some of the different platforms. This CE webinar will discuss how mobile and teledentistry are entwined and separate at the same time.
Upon completion of this CE webinar, participants will be able to:
• Recognize the cause of decay in older adults in nursing homes
• Identify and recommend solutions for the prevention and treatment of caries in older adults in nursing homes.
• Discuss access to oral care for older adults in nursing homes
• Describe products that can impact and improve the overall health of the aging mouth
Chairside Challenges, Lifelong Smiles: Dental Care for the Aging Adult
Series: VOCO America
CE Credits: 0.25
