Oral Health and the Older Adult

Course overview

Health starts in the mouth. Medical and dental conditions are linked. Some long-term illnesses can directly affect the mouth, and treatments for these illnesses can also harm oral health. Likewise, some mouth diseases can impact the overall health of older adults. You must understand how the mouth changes with age, how common medical conditions affect dental health, and how mouth diseases relate to overall health. This course reviews the importance of good oral health, the factors preventing it, and how you can help older adults achieve it.