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Geriatric Oral Health $15.00

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Geriatric Oral Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) considers people 65 to 75 years of age to be elderly; those 76 to 90 years of age to be old; and those 85 years of age and above to be very old. This is a very large and heterogenous group. Variations among oral and general health, socioeconomic status, mental health and their outlook on life make it impossible to assign a single defining category for this group. This course will examine why this population segment will undergo dramatic increases in the future.

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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:

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

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

Relias Learning will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.

Relias Learning has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias Learning will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias Learning at support@reliaslearning.com.

All courses offered by Relias Learning, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.

To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

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

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