The Silver Tsunami: Safeguarding the Oral Health of Older Adults

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

COURSE FEE:  Complimentary

CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 1 credit

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

MODE: Electronically Mediated | Live interactive webinar.

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 | Google Chrome Browser

INSTRUCTIONS:  Upon registration a confirmation email will be sent to you from no-reply@clickmeeting.com

COURSE SUMMARY:  A free online dental continuing education course hosted by Dental CE Academy

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.

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Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS is the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy administered by Virtual Dontics®. She completed dental school training at the University of California, San Francisco; during the height of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic. Dr. Roling is credited as an early pioneer of Teledentistry. Her clinical practice spans pediatrics to geriatrics. Previously an Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF; and Public Health Preceptor, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Dr. Roling also held the position as Chief for the Office of Oral Health, Maricopa County, Department of Public Health where she administed the nation's largest pediatric oral health prevention programs for the third largest U.S. public health department. As a mobile dental provider, she commanded a large teledentistry practice to treat homebound geriatric patients. She is a recipient of the Pediatric Oral Health Access Program (POHAP) scholarship and provided dental services pro bono to at risk infants and foster children. She has completed certification through the American Dental Education Association in conjunction with the Academy of Academy Leadership and Institute for Allied Health Educators "Advances in Educational Methodology." In 2017 she was published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry, and in 2018 interviewed on National Public Radio. 

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: This course is supported by Perio Protect LLC.  The speaker, Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief Education Officer and employee for Dental CE Academy. She has not received an honorarium. She declares no financial relationship with Perio Protect LLC For written documentation contact support@dentalcenow.com.

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