Treating the Aging Baby Boomer: Looking through the Crystal Ball
COURSE NUMBER: 459
Credit Hours:
2 Hour(s)
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The purpose of this course is for the dental professional to gain understanding on treating the aging baby boomer.
This topic explores the oral and general health issues facing one of the fastest growing population groups, the aging Baby B...
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Overview
The purpose of this course is for the dental professional to gain understanding on treating the aging baby boomer.
This topic explores the oral and general health issues facing one of the fastest growing population groups, the aging Baby Boomers. This course will focus on what their future oral health needs will be, how their oral health could impact their overall health, issues surrounding those confined to institutional care, and how to make decisions about which oral treatment options would be the most beneficial for all levels of Baby Boomer needs.
Intended Audience:
Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists
Date Course Online:
Mar 1, 2015
Last Revision Date:
Aug 31, 2018
Course Expiration Date:
Aug 30, 2021
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- Define what is meant by the Baby Boomer Generation.
- Describe the changing demographics of this aging population cohort worldwide.
- Discuss the changing oral health needs of this new group of older adults.
- Discuss how the overall health of the Baby Boomer can impact their oral health needs and how oral health is related to systemic health.
- Identify risks that oral health issues may impose on the overall health of the Baby Boomer and on the healthcare system.
- Discuss access to care issues for this growing group of older adults.
- Discuss issues facing institutionalized older adults.
- Identify oral health interventions that have had positive effects on both oral and systemic health based on current evidence.
- Develop treatment recommendations for the aging Baby Boomer.
Disclaimers
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note: Registration is required to take test.
Submission Information
Recognition
Approved PACE Program Provider
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027
Provider ID# 211886
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