Online Continuing Education Courses

Oral Health for Aging Adults

• Discuss the relationship between general health, oral health, and quality of life in older adults
• Relate the interprofessional roles of dentistry, occupational therapy, and nursing for older adults’ access to oral care
• Describe age-related changes in oral physiology
• Identify oral diseases that are prevalent among older adults and write a descriptive referral
• Explain how the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework guides interventions for oral care
• Discuss the significance of the long-term care environment for oral health
• Identify risk factors and preventive measures for aspiration pneumonia
• Provide recommendations for oral hygiene and denture care for those who need assistance or are unable to care for themselves
• Recommend assistive technology for oral care for older adults with disabilities
• Identify strategies for addressing the challenges of providing oral care for clients with care-resistant behavior