The Dental Patient with Dementia - Part Two

Course overview

Factors associated with dementia may influence oral health, and multiple components of memory, decision-making, and judgment affect the ability of an individual with dementia to perform adequate oral hygiene and participate effectively with the dental office team during dental care. Using an evidence-based approach, this Quality Resource Guide (QRG) discusses the relationship between oral and systemic health facets essential to consider when providing care for a patient with dementia, describes appropriate oral health therapy for a person with dementia, reviews the general dentist's role and anesthesia use for individuals with dementia, and discusses the future of oral health care for individuals with dementia. The QRG will serve as an essential update resource for the dental office team striving to maximize the success of care for their patients with dementia.