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Speaker: Dr. Lisa Thompson
Abstract: Continuing Education addressing the unique needs of the aging population is underrepresented. As the adult population ages exponentially and their medical and oral health needs become more complex, this series of courses is essential for the general practitioner to incorporate special considerations for restorative treatment from door to chair. Our speakers have first-hand experience of both how to address the needs of older adults and how to design treatment plans to promote longer-lasting, appropriate oral healthcare.
Learning Objectives:
- Define polypharmacy and recognize its impact on older patients
- Identify medications that can increase the risk of falls in seniors and the impact of medications on oral health
- Discuss relevant medication management in the geriatric population
- Xerostomia and caries risk
- How normal aging impacts pharmacokinetics
Tuition: $69/1 ADA CERP credit hour
Course Prerequisites: None required
Course Format: Virtual Lecture
Conflict of Interest: None reported by speaker
Contact: Christina Cassano at christina_cassano@hsdm.harvard.edu
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation 7 days before the course will be eligible for full refund. No refund will be made within 7 days of the course initiation date.
Harvard School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Harvard School of Dental Medicine designated this activity for 1 continuing education credit.