Oral health for the dependent elderly

This e-learning course focuses on the oral health of dependent elderly people, a subject of crucial importance.

This detailed program explores the fundamental reasons why it’s imperative not to neglect seniors’ dental health.

It examines the importance of maintaining good chewing habits, as well as methods for preventing dental infections.

Training objectives

The main aim of this training course is to prevent and raise awareness of the importance of oral health in dependent elderly people, and to provide practical strategies for achieving it.

Detailed program – 1 hour

• The person: description of the dependent elderly person and their specific characteristics (diet, autonomy, etc.).
• The mouth: its functions (feeding, social) and its experience (care).
• Aging: description of physical and mental/cognitive aging.
• Preservation: lifelong care, prevention and screening.
• Tooth brushing: effective tooth brushing.
• Screening: daily care, clinical examinations, chewing ability, quality of teeth.
• Loss of function: loss of teeth due to lack of hygiene and care.
• The food bowl: explanation of the digestion process.
• Saliva: its characteristics and importance.
• Sleep: disturbed sleep due to poor oral quality.
• Bacterial plaque: associated systemic pathologies.
• Example of abandoned mouths.
• Dental care: we explain the importance of regular, high-quality dental care.
• Mastication: why and how to maintain it.

Accessibility

This course can be adapted on request for people with disabilities. In the case of videoconferencing, assistance in connecting to our teams software will be sent to you at the same time as your training invitation.

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