Dementia and Oral Health & Care

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I provide an overview of the behavioural and clinical management of patients with dementia in General Dental Practice.

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By the end of the day delegates should have a better understanding of:

• Common causes of dementia

• The effect of dementia on daily life

• The effect of dementia on oral health

• How to manage these patients in GDP, regarding behavioural management, prevention, and further treatment planning and providing treatment.

• What is appropriate to be treated in GDP regarding these types of patient

• Referring these patients appropriately

•Delegates will have greater confidence in managing patients dementia in primary dental care settings.

•Advance and consolidate knowledge about dementia

•Gain further understanding of how dementia affects oral health and the provision of dental care and treatment.

•Revisit the details of consent

•Recognise the specifics of capacity

•Understanding of the management of the consent process when a patient lacks capacity

•Have knowledge on when it is appropriate to refer these patients.

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