Oral Health in Older People: Microlearning

Course Overview

This microlearning gives an overview of oral health in older people, with the key message that oral health is everyone's responsibility.

Written by Dr Mili Doshi and Dr Daniel Gillway of the British Society of Gerodontology

Target Audience: Anyone who sees older people.

CPD credits: One

Cost: This microlearning is FREE to BGS members and £15 for non-members

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Learning Objectives

To understand the oral health risk factors
To learn how to prevent oral health diseases
To understand how to support people with additional needs
To learn about denture care

Oral health is everyone's responsibility

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How to access this microlearning

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