Ageing mouth may not be used to realize links between general health, risks associated with medical problems and chronic disease. Important tips in preserving good oral hygiene will be explicated in the form of attractive animation.
Week 1
Video 1: Introduction
Video 2.1 : Age-related Changes in the Oral Cavity
Video 2.2 : Structures around the Teeth
Video 3 : The State of Oral Health in Older People in Hong Kong
Video 4.1: The Problems with Neglected Oral Health Care
Video 4.2 : Gum Disease (1)
Sharing from Dr. Haston Liu (President of the Hong Kong Dental Association) - Gum disease 1
Video 5 : Suboptimal Oral Health
Video 6 : The Connection between General health and Oral Health in Older People
Video 7 : Adverse Medical Condition
Sharing from Dr. Haston Liu (President of the Hong Kong Dental Association) - Gum disease 2
Video 8 : Impact of Oral Health and Chewing and Nutrition
Video 9 : Quality of Life and Oral Health
Video 10 : Common Misconceptions about Oral Health
Losing teeth is inevitable as one aged
Sharing from Dr. Haston Liu (President of the Hong Kong Dental Association) - Myth of no teeth - systemic health
Reference
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Gil-Montoya, J.A, de Mello. A. L.F., Barrios, R., Gonzalez-Moles, M.A., & Bravo (2015). Oral health in the elderly patient and its impact on general well-being: a nonsystematic review. Clinical Interventions in Aging. 10, 461– 467.
Salamone, K., Yacoub, E., Mahoney, A.M., & Edward, K.L. (2013). Oral Care of Hospitalized Older Patients in the Acute Medical Setting. Nursing Research and Practice. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/827670
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Razak, P.A., Richar, K.M.J., Thankachan, R.P., Hafiz, D.A., Kumar, K.N., & Sameer, K.M. (2014). Geriatric Oral Health: A Review Article. Journal of International Oral Health. 6(6):110-116.
Week 2
Video 11 : Back to Basics on Oral Health Care for Older People
Video 12 : Maintenance of Oral Hygiene and Tooth Cleaning
Video 13 : Basic Tips on Oral Health
Video 14 : Prevention and Management of common Oral Problems and Conditions
Video 15 : Gum diseases (2)
Video 16 : Denture Care
Video 17 : Importance of Diet and oral Health for Older People
Gorman D. L. J. (2017). Dementia and Dental Patient: Dementia Training for Dental Professionals. A Project Report California State University.
Chalmers, L. & Johnson, V. (2004). Evidence-Based Protocol: Oral Hygiene Care for Functionally Dependent and Cognitively Impaired Older Adults. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 30, 11.
The videos in this course provide information for educational purposes only. The videos do not provide medical recommendations or diagnoses and are not substitutes for medical advice. It is crucial that you talk with your healthcare providers to discuss any questions you may have and seek them for medical advice, before you make any medical decisions. As the videos are only for educational purposes, we will not be responsible for any decisions you will make or consequences you will have based on the information they provide.
