Course Category – Geriatric Dentistry

Geriatric Dentistry: The Fastest Growing Demographic in Dentistry
Learning Series Summary:
This learning series is all about customizing the patient experience to the majority of those 55 million Americans currently 65 and older along with a predicted growth to 25% of the US population over the next forty years. The ADA in its demographic data have presented that this age group of patients will be a significant driving force for growth in our practices along with the strong need for advanced dental care.  This four module series of courses will demonstrate how this unique group creates unique opportunities from both treatment and business aspects.

MODULE ONE: The Medical Side of Treating Geriatric Patients

Faced with ever-changing medication therapy guidelines, many dental professionals struggle to keep up with the dental implications of systemic medications and, conversely, the systemic implications of dental medications. This is especially true for today’s medically complex geriatric dental patients. This program will provide an overview of systemic medications and dental medications and their potential impact on our geriatric patients. Special emphasis will be given to delivering this essential information in a format which makes it practical and useful for all dental clinicians.

Course Objectives:

• – Identify the prescription medications most frequently encountered on a geriatric patient’s medical history and discuss their indications for use, adverse reactions, contraindications, drug interactions    and potential impact on dental therapy.
• – Discuss the medications most often used in dental practices and explain their potential impact on systemic drug therapy and situations which may preclude their use.
• – Identify prescribing and dental drug administration best practices

This course is the first module within a four-part learning series. Registrants can register for all four modules or individual ones within this series a la carte. There are no prerequisite modules required. This webinar will not be recorded and shared for on-demand viewing. It is only available live during the scheduled date and time.

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Geriatric Dentistry: The Fastest Growing Demographic in Dentistry
Learning Series Summary:
This learning series is all about customizing the patient experience to the majority of those 55 million Americans currently 65 and older along with a predicted growth to 25% of the US population over the next forty years. The ADA in its demographic data have presented that this age group of patients will be a significant driving force for growth in our practices along with the strong need for advanced dental care.  This four module series of courses will demonstrate how this unique group creates unique opportunities from both treatment and business aspects.

MODULE TWO: The Hygiene Side of Treating Geriatric Patients

Saliva is the “liquid gold” of the mouth. It serves as the mouth’s natural cleansing agent, carrying calcium and phosphate to aid in the remineralization process of the enamel and dentin Saliva serves as a buffer to protect the oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal mucosa from orally ingested acid or acid regurgitation from the stomach. Saliva has a protective role, as it contains many antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal agents that help provide a balanced microbial flora. Yet, studies indicate that up to 55% of the population experiences symptoms of xerostomia. This course is designed to equip the dental hygienist with the best practices for xerostomia identification and management.

Course Objectives:

• – Review how to access the patient’s severity of xerostomia.
• – Identify the role of pH in patient’s caries and periodontal risks
• – Discover the latest homecare innovations for patients based on their specific needs and dexterity limitations

This course is the second module within a four-part learning series. Registrants can register for all four modules or individual ones within this series a la carte. There are no prerequisite modules required. This webinar will not be recorded and shared for on-demand viewing. It is only available live during the scheduled date and time.

Sponsored By:

Geriatric Dentistry: The Fastest Growing Demographic in Dentistry
Learning Series Summary:
This learning series is all about customizing the patient experience to the majority of those 55 million Americans currently 65 and older along with a predicted growth to 25% of the US population over the next forty years. The ADA in its demographic data have presented that this age group of patients will be a significant driving force for growth in our practices along with the strong need for advanced dental care.  This four module series of courses will demonstrate how this unique group creates unique opportunities from both treatment and business aspects.

MODULE THREE: The Restorative Side of Treating Geriatric Patients

This patient population presents to your office with decades of previous dental work and the unique challenges that come with them.  This course dives into how best to create today’s initial exam and guide them towards better decision making. From there we will look at today’s restorative materials and treatment options to touch on the multiple options to treat this patient population.

Course Objectives:

• – Today’s initial exam and re-care exam, it is all about information and communication.
• – Why digital scanning is such a valuable technology that adds so much to these exams and is far more than just taking an impression.
• – Understanding why CBCT imaging has become the mainstay for everyday diagnostics for evaluating these patients.
• – Restorative solutions that can include removable, implants along with direct casework.

This course is the third module within a four-part learning series. Registrants can register for all four modules or individual ones within this series a la carte. There are no prerequisite modules required. This webinar will not be recorded and shared for on-demand viewing. It is only available live during the scheduled date and time.

Sponsored By:

Geriatric Dentistry: The Fastest Growing Demographic in Dentistry
Learning Series Summary:
This learning series is all about customizing the patient experience to the majority of those 55 million Americans currently 65 and older along with a predicted growth to 25% of the US population over the next forty years. The ADA in its demographic data have presented that this age group of patients will be a significant driving force for growth in our practices along with the strong need for advanced dental care.  This four module series of courses will demonstrate how this unique group creates unique opportunities from both treatment and business aspects.

MODULE FOUR: Periodontal and Business Considerations for Patients 65 and Beyond!

This final module in this learning series will demonstrate why this patient population could be the success of our practices for years to come. Unique business approaches coupled with expanded periodontal procedures will be key features of this module.

Course Objectives:

• – Face it, this group is high risk for caries and long-term periodontal issues – Customizing hygiene and preventative protocols will be presented
• – Oxygenation: There is no way these patients with ongoing bleeding 5’s and more, can really manage periodontal issues with just a few yearly visits and a toothbrush!
• – Customizing your own in-office dental plan and why these patients love them! A step-by step approach will be presented along with why many offices prefer to work with a turn-key cloud-based platform that goes from customizing your own plan to implementation and management.

This course is the fourth module within a four-part learning series. Registrants can register for all four modules or individual ones within this series a la carte. There are no prerequisite modules required. This webinar will not be recorded and shared for on-demand viewing. It is only available live during the scheduled date and time.

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