Dental Treatment of Geriatric Patients with Medical Issues

Course overview

Course Objectives: 1.Understand the population demographics which reflect an aging population. 2. Review how the aging process can affect the metabolism, distribution and excretion of medications. 3. List some of the most common mental health conditions among the geriatric population and their impact upon oral health. 4. Discuss how the most common cardiovascular diseases and the medication used for their treatment can impact oral health and the provision of dental treatment. 5. Describe how the treatment for systemic malignancies impacts oral health and can influence the course of dental treatment. 6. Cite the most common orthopedic issues, their impact upon oral health and the influence they have upon oral hygiene. 7.Review the influence which Type I and Type II Diabetes mellitus has upon oral health. 8.Review how chronic kidney disease can impact oral health and influence the provision of dental treatment. Author: Mark J. Szarejko DDS,FAGD