On Demand. The Silver Tsunami: Safeguarding the Oral Health of Older Adults

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TITLE: THE SILVER TSUNAMI - SAFEGUARDING THE ORAL HEALTH OF OLDER ADULTS

COURSE FEE: Free

CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 1 credit

AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE: 750 Special Patient Care, Geriatric Dentistry

SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS (Bio below)

AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED: Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | *Updated * Google Chrome Browser

DOWNLOAD HANDOUT: Tap here or cut and paste in browser https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HFac8NK-xdDfmXQQI8TFcar9PKQ8fTRt/view?usp=sharing

INSTRUCTIONS: Register to view this recorded webinar. Check your email for confirmation to join. Be sure to download the handout. View the entire presentation, do not fast forward. Your attendance will be time stamped and recorded for AGD PACE verification. Upon completing the webinar a button at the top of the screen will appear that will redirect you to a quiz and brief course evaluation. We recommend adding "support@dentalcenow.com" and adjusting your security settings to receive this email. For assistance contact support@dentalcenow.com. For detailed CE Credit verification instructions please visit: https://www.dentalceacademy.com/ceverification

COURSE SUMMARY: By 2060, according to the US Census, the number of US adults aged 65 years or older is expected to reach 98 million, 24% of the overall population. Older Americans with the poorest oral health tend to be those who are economically disadvantaged, lack insurance, and are members of racial and ethnic minorities. Being disabled, homebound, or institutionalized (e.g., seniors who live in nursing homes) also increases the risk of poor oral health. Many older Americans do not have dental insurance because they lost their benefits upon retirement and the federal Medicare program does not cover routine dental care. - CDC. This webinar will explore the importance of oral health and the aging population, the consequences of untreated dental disease, delivery of care, and oral health prevention strategies for the elderly.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Discuss the impact of the Silver Tsunami on health delivery.
Understand the importance of oral hygiene and the older adult.
Describe the unique oral health issues for older adults.
Know risk factors when older adults are left with untreated dental disease.
Review delivery of care models for homebound patients.
Be aware of certain risk factors for the institutionalized elderly.

Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure of Speaker: This course receives no sponsorship. The speaker, Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy. She is not paid an honorarium. She declares a financial relationship with Dental CE Academy. For written documentation contact support@dentalcenow.com.

Dental CE Academy Disclaimer: The views expressed and opinions and materials presented during these live and recorded presentations represent the personal views and opinions of the individual speaker and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Dental CE Academy or its parent company Virtual Dontics®. Dental CE Academy assumes no responsibility for the content of the presentations made by the individual speakers. Any suggested protocols for treatment, materials, or services may be based up on the speakers' own clinican experience and should not be construed as Dental CE Academy recommended or endorsed. Selected presentations may include exploratory research or experimental procedures and are intended for informational purposes that may lead to new interest and scientific breakthroughs in the fields of dentistry. Dental CE Academy appreciates its educators who share their knowledge and expertise. This level of dedication to dentistry allows our profession to expand and thrive and provokes necessary discussion and understanding.

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