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Total health and wellness are inextricably linked to oral health. Participate in this module to understand the unique oral health needs of the older adult and how to assess and manage common oral health problems. Learn about the impact oral disease has on the physical, psychological, social and economic health and well-being of older adults.

This learning module, created by Robert Rada and Jessica Williams, discusses oral health in older adults. By the end of the module, learners should be able to: (1) describe the unique oral health needs of the older adult; (2) identify the oral health needs of the severely medically compromised older adult; (3) discuss the utilization of oral hygiene maintenance therapies for older adults with dentures; and (4) describe assessment and management of common oral health problems, including xerostomia, stomatitis, dysphagia, aspiration pneumonia, candidiasis oral cancers. Registration is required to access the material but there is no charge.

Source: ENGAGE-IL, 2022
https://engageil.com/health-professional-ce/