Oral Health For Older Adults

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This presentation was created for a dental hygienist who educates health care personnel who work with the elderly.

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IMPROVING ORAL HEALTH CARE FOR THE ELDERLY

You Can Make the Difference…

In the prevention of dental diseases

Gingival Health

Healthy

Unhealthy

Tooth Anatomy

Biofilm

Dental Decay

Periodontal Disease

Periodontal = around the tooth

Bacteria enters bone

Causes infection

Effects entire body

The Key…Prevention

How?

Toothbrushing

Flossing

Removable Prosthesis Care

Toothbrushing

Flossing

Denture Care

Oral Hygiene Techniques

Toothbrushing

Flossing

Additional Information

Mouth Props

Additional Information

Dry Mouth

Additional Information

Chlorhexidine

Additional Information

Mouth Swabs

Additional Information

Fluoride Varnish