📚 Course Description:
This course is designed to help older adults understand the essential role of oral health in overall well-being, including up-to-date, practical knowledge on how to maintain a healthy mouth—supporting better speech, nutrition, confidence, and even heart and brain health.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
- The anatomy and function of the mouth, tongue, teeth, and salivary glands
- How aging and medications affect oral health
- Preventive strategies to reduce risk of gum disease, decay, and oral infections
- Modern options for dentures, implants, and dental care
- How oral health connects to overall health—including cognitive and cardiovascular health
👩⚕️ Who This Course Is For:
- Older adults seeking to maintain or improve oral health
- Caregivers supporting loved ones with dental needs
- Anyone interested in aging well with their own teeth—or the best possible alternatives
🎯 Course Goals:
By the end of this course, you’ll feel more confident:
- Supporting your mouth as a gateway to whole-person wellness
- Talking to your dentist or hygienist
- Managing dry mouth and sensitive teeth
- Making decisions about implants, dentures, or gum care
- Recognizing early warning signs of oral disease