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Take part in this free four-part series of virtual question and answer sessions hosted by dental professionals

Good oral health is related to overall health. Older adults have unique oral health needs. Those at the highest risk are unable to provide their own oral health care. This affects overall health, dignity, and quality of life.

These free, 30-minute, live virtual sessions will provide information on basic oral health hygiene and the importance of oral health for older adults. These sessions are appropriate for caregivers* to older adults, healthcare professionals and older adults who are interested in their own oral health.

Free, virtual sessions to discuss the importance of oral health in older adults

Register here for the upcoming session on November 21st:

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August 22, 1:00 – 1:30PM EST – Independent Practice Dental Hygienist – Services and Coverage
Pamela Ames, IPDH, RDH, BS
Searsmont Oral Wellness Center






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October 17, 1:00 – 1:30PM EST – Understanding Psychological Trauma for Better Oral Care
Adrienne Lapidos, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan


Danielle Rulli, MS, RDH, DHSc
Associate Professor
Division of Dental Hygiene, The Ohio State University
November 14, 1:00 – 1:30PM EST – Medication’s Impact on Oral Health
Leonard Brennan, DMD
Co-Director, Harvard Dental Geriatric Program



Rodney A. Larson, PhD, RPh
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
College of Pharmacy, Ferris State University
November 21, 1:00 – 1:30PM EST – Oral Health and the
Body
Leonard Brennan, DMD
Co-Director, Harvard Dental Geriatric Program



Nancy Foster, CDA, EFDA, RDH, EdM
Assistant Professor, Dental Health Programs
University of Maine at Augusta, Bangor Campus



*This program uses the terms caregiver and care partner interchangeably. A care partner, in the context of assisting older adults, refers to an individual who actively participates in the care and support of an older person, typically an older person with physical and/or cognitive limitations. This role extends beyond traditional caregiving to emphasize collaboration, respect, and partnership between the older adult and the caregiver. Care and support provided exists on a continuum based on needs at the time, which can fluctuate.

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