Geriatric Oral Health
Why Oral Health Matters
Oral Health Needs of the Elderly
5 Topics
A Growing Population
At Risk Elderly
Growing Oral Health Needs
Limited Access to Care
Nursing Facilities
Oral Health Assessment
10 Topics
The Assessment
Oral Pain
Face and Lips
Gums and Teeth
Age-Related Changes
Implants
Dentures and Bridges
Complete Dentures
Mucosa
Tongue
Common Oral Problems
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Denture Problems
Denture Stomatitis
Denture Care
Caries: Causes and Symptoms
Caries: Risk Factors and Prevention
Caries: Treatment
Gingivitis
Periodontitis
Leukoplakia & Erythroplakia
Epidemiology
Oral Cancer: Treatment
Geriatric Oral Health Clinical Case #1
Oral-Systemic Linkages
7 Topics
Nutrition
Diabetes-Periodontal Link
Osteoporosis & Osteonecrosis
Aspiration Pneumonia
Vascular Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dementia
Oral Effects of Medications
4 Topics
Medication Side Effects
Xerostomia
Managing Xerostomia
Taste Alteration
Oral Preventive Care
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Prevention of Oral Disease
Oral Hygiene in the Elderly
Specialized Hygiene Aids
More Hygiene Aids
Dependent Care
Geriatric Oral Health Clinical Case #2
Medical-Dental Collaboration
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1 Quiz
Care Coordination
Managing Anticoagulation
Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Elder Abuse
Geriatric Oral Health Clinical Case #3
Summary
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What Would You Do?
Geriatric Oral Health Assessment
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