30. Managing the Elderly – a burdensome chore or a window into the successful dental practice of the future… Dr Peter Foltyn

Description

Baby boomers are now 70+ and a completely different cohort to 70yr olds from 40 years ago who were then primarily edentulous. Having natural or restored teeth in later life is beneficial on many levels; however, the implications of oral and dental health deficits in both ageing and systemic health needs to better appreciated by the profession as well as our health regulators. But there is a silver lining.

Learning Outcomes:

To understand the importance of better oral health in the elderly

Preparing your older patient for residential Aged Care

Talking about the elderly to your patients will bring in referrals