IADR Abstract Archives
Optimizing Treatment Options for the Ageing Population – a Practical Approach
Abstract Body: Objective: To describe the changing oral epidemiology of older adults including increased natural tooth retention and increasing prevalence of chronic destructive dental diseases, particularly caries. This lecture will describe preventative and operative approaches for caries management in older adults.
Methods: Current research evidence will be summarised on population demographics; oral epidemiology and the aetiology of coronal and root caries. Particular attention will be drawn to the changing picture of oral health of dependent older adults within residential care and the challenges this poses for healthcare professionals. Practical solutions will be presented on preventative regimes and operative management of caries for older adults including the use of minimally invasive techniques such as Atraumatic Restorative Treatment.
Results: Research data will be presented from clinical trials on the effectiveness of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment for older adults in operative management of coronal and root caries. Data gathered from ongoing research will also be presented on development of preventative regimes for dependent older adults using a collaborative co-design approach with patients and carers.
Conclusion: As the oral health of the ageing population continues to evolve, dental professionals should be implementing effective preventative approaches alongside minimally invasive operative care, such as Atraumatic Restorative Treatment, for partially dentate older adults.
Methods: Current research evidence will be summarised on population demographics; oral epidemiology and the aetiology of coronal and root caries. Particular attention will be drawn to the changing picture of oral health of dependent older adults within residential care and the challenges this poses for healthcare professionals. Practical solutions will be presented on preventative regimes and operative management of caries for older adults including the use of minimally invasive techniques such as Atraumatic Restorative Treatment.
Results: Research data will be presented from clinical trials on the effectiveness of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment for older adults in operative management of coronal and root caries. Data gathered from ongoing research will also be presented on development of preventative regimes for dependent older adults using a collaborative co-design approach with patients and carers.
Conclusion: As the oral health of the ageing population continues to evolve, dental professionals should be implementing effective preventative approaches alongside minimally invasive operative care, such as Atraumatic Restorative Treatment, for partially dentate older adults.