Dynamic Dental Educators
4522 West Village Dr, #144, Tampa, FL 33624
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Geriatric Oral Health

Course Objectives For Course Number 5053

Dynamic Dental Educators designates this activity for 3 continuing education credits.

Upon completing this course, the dental professional should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following:

Reviewed 10/01/22 Expires 10/31/25

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.

Authors: Mark Szarejko, DDS, FAGD