Oral Care for Nursing Home and Care-Dependent Patients

COURSE NUMBER: 686

Luke Burroughs, RDH, MPH; Molly Mihlbachler, RDH, MS

Credit Hours:

2 Hour(s)

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Overview

This course is designed to educate dental professionals on the oral health needs common to nursing home residents and care-dependent patients, as well as the role dental professionals can play in promoting oral health among these populations and their caregivers. These are vulnerable populations that suffer from multiple barriers, such as reduced access to oral healthcare, potential physical or mental limitations, and dependence on others for daily care. Among nursing home residents, oral conditions and related effects on general health include dental decay, periodontal disease, fungal infections, abscesses, aspiration pneumonia, and many conditions related to dietary deficiencies. The dental community plays a critical role in treating the patients that visit dental offices and clinics. However, dental professionals are also needed to educate nursing staff, caregivers, and patients who are confined to long-term facilities or their homes.

Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assistants, Dental Assisting Students, Dental Educators, Office Managers
Date Course Online:
Oct 31, 2024
Last Revision Date:
NA
Course Expiration Date:
Oct 30, 2027
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
750
Technical Requirements:
Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.

Learning Objectives

Upon the completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

Explore the demographic and oral health status trends of nursing home residents in the United States.
Discuss the major oral health concerns for nursing home residents and care-dependent patients.
Describe the general practices for proper oral hygiene dental professionals should communicate to these populations and their caregivers.
Explain risk factors, general health effects, oral health effects, and mouth care methods for residents who are unconscious, who have suffered from strokes, who have dry mouth, or who have cognitive impairments.
Explore the challenges of delivering oral healthcare in long-term care facilities, as well as the policies and strategies related to oral healthcare surveillance, assistance, regulation, and education.

Disclaimers

P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
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.

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Author(s)

Luke Burroughs reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course. He has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Molly Mihlbachler reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course. She has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

burrouls@ucmail.uc.edu

Luke Burroughs is Program Director and Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College, Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has taught since 2015. He graduated from the Raymond Walters College (now UC Blue Ash) ...

Submission Information

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CE Broker For all states that use CE Broker for licensure, “proof of completions” are electronically reported the first of every month. If a course was taken in November, the “proof of completion” will be submitted the beginning of December.

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

AADH Approved Program Provider

Procter & Gamble is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2024-December 31, 2025). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.