Geriatric Oral Health

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-GOH

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Understand how the changing population demographics in the United States will favor a dramatic increase in the geriatric population.
Review the most common changes of teeth and tissues of the oral and maxillofacial complex which are associated with the aging process.
Appreciate how chronic illnesses can directly and indirectly impact the oral health status of geriatric patients.
Identify oral side effects of some of the most commonly prescribed medications utilized by geriatric patients.
Consider the unique issues of geriatric patients that pertain to the metabolism and excretion of medications.
Recognize the complexities in treatment and oral health issues of the dementia patient.
Learn how access to dental care is a problem for the geriatric population.
Appreciate how xerostomia and salivary gland problems impact the geriatric dental patient.

Outline:

Objectives. 2

Introduction. 3

Population Demographics. 3

Changes to the Oral and Maxillofacial Complex. 4

Chronic Diseases Among the Geriatric Population. 6

Hypertension. 6

Cardiovascular Disease. 7

Diabetes Mellitus. 9

Arthritis. 11

Osteoporosis. 13

Cognitive Impairment - Dementia. 15

Xerostomia. 17

Geriatric Pharmacology. 19

Access to Dental Care Issues. 20

Conclusion

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dentist; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.