Oral Health For Older Adults
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IMPROVING ORAL HEALTH CARE FOR THE ELDERLY
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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
