Course: Geriatric Dentistry: Treatment Planning, Treatment Concerns and Communication

Th6034 - Geriatric Dentistry: Treatment Planning, Treatment Concerns and Communication

Date/Time: 3/20/2025 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Type: Lectures Handouts: Yes

Dentist Fee: $105.00 Other Fee: $75.00

Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Office Staff, Spouses, Students

Keyword(s):

Communication

Dental Materials and Techniques

Diagnosis/Treatment Planning

Geriatric Medicine

Health and Wellness/Nutrition

Hygiene

Legal/Malpractice

Oral Pathology

Pharmacology

Practice Management

Restorative Dentistry

AGD Code: 750

How do we best care for our aging population? Explore the issues surrounding the treatment planning and care of geriatric patients including polypharmacy, oral hygiene, oral health, mental deficit and systemic illness. In addition, we will discuss the need for careful analysis of the patient's condition to include cognitive, family, and ability. This program will review skills necessary to provide better communication with older patients.