Why Oral Health? 

Registration/Sign-In: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

 Education: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Assistance with daily oral hygiene is often needed for adults who have loss of strength, mobility or dexterity or have experienced conditions such as a stroke, Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s. 

During this 2-hour course, instructor(s) will provide information and suggestions on how to maintain a daily oral hygiene regimen for residents and older adults, including those with dentures.

Course Learning Objectives:

• —  Recognize common signs of dental disease
• —  Identify dry mouth
• —  Recognize health conditions that may make brushing or flossing difficult
• —  Methods to Brushing and denture care
• —  Understand possible effects of medication on oral health

 

  Dr. Miller has taken extensive continuing educationcourses focusing on the dental management of older patients.Upon graduating from dental school, she was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the US Navy and completed a one year residency in advanced education in general dentistry at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC.

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