Oral health care for frail and vulnerable older people (CPD-LEED15JUN15)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectRestorative dentistry
DescriptionThis major event presents how to care for this challenging group of patients. With the currently ageing population it is a hot topic and one we will be faced with on an increasingly frequent basis.
VenueThorpe Suite, Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa, Leeds  View details
Date & timeMonday 15 June 2015, 09:00 to 16:00
LecturersVicki Jones & Debbie Lewis  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Technician (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£25.00pp discount), or Practice Manager (£25.00pp discount), or Receptionist/Administrator (£25.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryMajor event course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours5:00
Cost£50.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims
  • To raise awareness of oral health care for older people
  • To describe the chronic conditions related to old age including dementia and their impact on oral health
Objectives

By the end of the course participants will be familiar with:

  • The ageing population
  • Older people friendly dental environments
  • Health and social care affecting old people
  • Oral health and old people
  • Referral care pathways
  • Treatment planning and dental care provision for the older person
  • Domiciliary dental care and care homes
  • Working with the dental team in providing oral care for older people