This online course focuses on the oral health of dependent older people, a subject of crucial importance.
This detailed programme explores the fundamental reasons why the dental health of older people must not be neglected.
It examines the importance of maintaining good chewing function, as well as methods for preventing dental infections.
Learning objectives of the course
The main aim of this course is to prevent problems and raise awareness of the importance of oral health in dependent older people, and to provide practical strategies to achieve this.
Detailed programme – 1 hour
- The person: description of the dependent older person and their specific characteristics (diet, autonomy…).
- The mouth: its functions (eating, social) and how it is experienced (care).
- Ageing: description of physical and psychological/cognitive ageing.
- Preservation: care throughout life, prevention and screening.
- Brushing teeth: how to brush teeth effectively.
- Screening: daily care, clinical examinations, chewing ability, condition of the teeth.
- Loss of function: tooth loss caused by a lack of hygiene and care.
- The food bolus: explanation of the digestive process.
- Saliva: characteristics and importance of saliva.
- Sleep: sleep disturbance caused by poor oral health.
- Dental plaque: associated systemic diseases.
- Examples of neglected mouths.
- Dental follow-up: why regular, high-quality dental follow-up matters.
- Chewing: why and how to maintain it.
Accessibility
On request, this course can be adapted for participants with disabilities. For videoconference sessions, help with connecting to our Teams software will be sent to you along with your course invitation.
How does it work?
As soon as your purchase is confirmed, you will receive an email with access to the course.