Oral Health Resources for Older Adults Available

PCOH has added two new resources on oral health care for older adults to their Request Materials page. “Oral Health Care Tips for Older Adults” is a resource with tips for oral health care for older adults including the importance of regular dental care and dental access. “Oral Care for Long-Term Care Residents” is a tri-fold brochure with tips providers need to know for treating adults in long-term care facilities. Topics include dry mouth, denture care, and gum disease. These resources, and many others, are available to download or ship for free from the Request Materials page.

Click here to request materials.

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