Learning Objectives:

• Identify and explore the challenges of aging.
• Recognize the various types of dementia, how each type physically manifests, and the associated oral hygiene care challenges and oral health issues.
• Discover the role that periodontics plays in the dementia progression.
• Develop enhanced communication techniques to increase patient cooperation.

ISDS is an approved continuing education (CE) sponsor in the State of Illinois. Courses offered by ISDS, including this one, are approved for CE credit under the Illinois Dental Practice Act for license renewals, including both dentists and dental hygienists.