Managing Dental Trauma in Elderly Patients

About This Course

Learn about Geriatric Dentistry and Dental Trauma in Elderly Patients in this comprehensive course. Covering assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Why Take This Course?

The course on Dental Trauma in Elderly Patients provides a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by dental professionals in treating trauma cases in the elderly. It covers topics ranging from assessment and diagnosis to treatment and post-treatment care, providing practical case studies to aid learning. The course also addresses the importance of preventive measures to avoid dental trauma in elderly patients. The use of seed words throughout the course helps to focus on the subject matter, making it easier for dental professionals to understand and retain the information provided.

This course on Geriatric Dentistry covers five sections, providing an in-depth understanding of common dental problems faced by the elderly, dental trauma in elderly patients and its management, assessment and diagnosis of dental trauma, treatment options, and post-treatment care and prevention of dental trauma. The course provides practical learning through case studies and highlights key terms to aid understanding.

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How This Course Supports GDC Enhanced Dental CPD

“Dental professionals have a duty to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. A primary qualification is only the first step in their education and development which should last throughout their professional life” General Dental Council

Learning Objectives	Anticipated Outcomes
1: By the end of this course, students will be able to identify common dental problems in the elderly and appreciate the importance of geriatric dentistry.	1: Upon completion of the course, students are expected to have gained the skills necessary to identify and address common dental issues specific to the elderly population. This includes a broad understanding of relevant conditions, diagnosis methods, and treatment plans.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to understand the causes, types, and impacts of dental trauma in the elderly population.	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely contribute to improving the quality of dental care provided to the elderly population. They will have a better understanding of geriatric dental health and will be equipped with the skills to manage dental trauma cases effectively.
3: Students will demonstrate their ability to accurately assess and diagnose different types of dental trauma in older adults using appropriate tools and techniques.	3: The course should lead to an enhancement in dental professionals’ knowledge about geriatric dentistry, specifically enriching their skills in diagnosing and treating dental trauma in older adults.
4: By the final session, participants will have mastered creating effective treatment plans for dental trauma in elderly patients, including an understanding of various treatment options.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to the improvement of dental health care services for the elderly by increasing the number of professionals who are well-equipped to manage their specific needs.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to provide post-treatment care and implement strategies to prevent future dental trauma in elderly patients.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that students will adopt a proactive approach in preventing dental trauma in elderly patients, standardise follow-up care and take a consultative approach when it comes to advising on oral health care.

Regulatory Standards

GDC	CQC
✅ A – Effective Communication ✅ B – Effective Management ✅ C – Maintenance in Field of Practice ✅ D – Maintenance in Patient Confidence	✅ Caring ✅ Effective ✅ Leadership ✅ Responsive ✅ Safe

🕐 90 minutes of Enhanced Dental CPD

Course Description

The course, divided into five sections, starts with an in-depth understanding of Geriatric Dentistry. This includes an introduction to the field, its importance, common dental problems faced by the elderly, and a case study to provide practical learning. The course then delves into Dental Trauma in Elderly Patients, discussing in detail its causes, types, impacts on elderly patients, and how to manage such cases. The third section focuses on the Assessment and Diagnosis of Dental Trauma, covering initial assessments, diagnostic tools and techniques, and identification of different types of dental trauma. A case study provides a practical example of diagnosing dental trauma in an elderly patient. The next section provides a comprehensive understanding of the Treatment of Dental Trauma in Elderly Patients, discussing various treatment options, planning for elderly patients, common treatments, and a thought experiment on creating a treatment plan for a trauma case. Lastly, the course covers Post-Treatment Care and Prevention of Dental Trauma, emphasizing the importance of post-treatment care, providing guidelines for the same, and discussing how to prevent dental trauma in elderly patients. A case study provides practical insight into prevention and post-care in a dental trauma case. Throughout the course, certain key terms, or “seed words,” are highlighted to aid understanding and focus on the subject matter.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of this course provides an overview of geriatric dentistry, including the importance of oral health in older adults and common dental problems that occur with ageing. The section also covers dental trauma in elderly patients, including causes, types, and impact, as well as assessment, diagnosis, and treatment options. Additionally, the section addresses the importance of post-treatment care and prevention of dental trauma in elderly patients.

Section 2

The course content of Section 2 covers understanding dental trauma in elderly patients, its causes and impact, assessment and diagnosis, treatment options, post-treatment care, and prevention of dental trauma in elderly patients. It also includes case studies and thought experiments to provide practical insights into managing dental trauma cases in elderly patients.

Section 3

Section 3 of the course covers the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment care and prevention of dental trauma in elderly patients. It includes information on initial assessment and diagnosis, tools and techniques for diagnosis, identifying types of dental trauma, understanding treatment options, treatment planning for elderly patients, common treatments for dental trauma, guidelines for post-treatment care, and preventing dental trauma in elderly patients.

Section 4

Section 4 of the course covers the understanding of treatment options, treatment planning, and common treatments for dental trauma in elderly patients. It also includes a thought experiment on creating a treatment plan for a trauma case and a summary of the treatment of dental trauma in elderly patients.

Section 5

Section 5 covers the importance of post-treatment care and prevention of dental trauma in elderly patients. It includes guidelines for post-treatment care and the identification of preventive measures to avoid dental trauma. A case study is also included that highlights the importance of prevention and post-care in a dental trauma case.

Course Reviews

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This course was really helpful in expanding my knowledge of Geriatric Dentistry and Dental Trauma in Elderly Patients. The case studies were informative and the use of seed words made it easier to understand the subject matter.

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✅ Had Positive Impact

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I took this course to enhance my skills in treating dental trauma in elderly patients, and I was not disappointed. The section on post-treatment care and prevention was particularly insightful. Overall, a great course for anyone looking to specialize in Geriatric Dentistry.

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✅ Met Course Outcomes

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✅ Had Positive Impact

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As someone who has been practicing dentistry for years, I was impressed by the up-to-date information provided in this course. The section on Assessment and Diagnosis of Dental Trauma was especially helpful, with practical tips and techniques for identifying different types of trauma.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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