Alzheimer’s Disease and Oral Health in Pregnancy

About This Course

This comprehensive course explores Alzheimer’s disease, its links to oral health and pregnancy, and preventive strategies. Discover the connection between oral health and Alzheimer’s, the impact of pregnancy on Alzheimer’s risk, and prevention and management strategies.

Why Take This Course?

This course addresses a common problem that UK dental professionals face regarding the prevention and management of Alzheimer’s disease. The course covers the links between Alzheimer’s disease and oral health, pregnancy, and preventive strategies. Dental professionals are often at the forefront of identifying early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease in their patients, and this course provides them with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the disease effectively. It also focuses on the importance of good oral health practices and dental care in preventing and managing Alzheimer’s disease, particularly in pregnant women who may be at risk. Overall, this course is a valuable resource for dental professionals looking to expand their knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and its connection to oral health and pregnancy.

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Alzheimer’s disease, its links to oral health and pregnancy, and preventive strategies. It includes an introduction to the causes, risk factors, symptoms, and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as the connection between Alzheimer’s disease and oral health, common oral health problems in Alzheimer’s patients, and the role of hormones and genetic factors in Alzheimer’s risk during pregnancy. In addition, the course provides prevention and management strategies for Alzheimer’s disease, particularly through good oral health and dental practices, with specific attention to oral health management in pregnant women who may be at risk of Alzheimer’s.

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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 understand the various aspects and progression of Alzheimer’s Disease, its causes and risk factors.	#REF!
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to identify and manage oral health problems in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease.
3: Students will demonstrate their ability to understand the impact of pregnancy on Alzheimer’s risk, and the connection between hormones, pregnancy, and the disease.
4: By the final session, participants will have mastered the understanding of oral health changes during pregnancy, its management, and the risks it poses towards the development of Alzheimer’s Disease.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease through proactive oral health care and dental strategies, focusing especially on pregnant women at risk of Alzheimer’s Disease.

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

This course is a comprehensive exploration of Alzheimer’s disease, its links to oral health and pregnancy, and preventive strategies. Section one provides an introduction to Alzheimer’s disease, discussing its causes, risk factors, symptoms, and progression. Section two explores the connection between Alzheimer’s disease and oral health, discussing common oral health problems in Alzheimer’s patients and how dental care is managed. Section three delves into the influence of pregnancy on Alzheimer’s risk, examining the role of hormones and genetic factors. Section four builds on this, discussing changes in oral health during pregnancy, and their potential impact on Alzheimer’s risk. The final section focuses on prevention and management strategies for Alzheimer’s disease, particularly through good oral health and dental practices. It also pays specific attention to oral health management in pregnant women who may be at risk of Alzheimer’s. Throughout the course, students will explore case studies and engage in thought experiments to deepen their understanding of the material. Key terms for this course include dementia, neurodegeneration, oral health, dental care, pregnancy, hormones, Alzheimer’s risk, genetic factors, prevention, dental strategies, management, risk, and interventions.

Course Outline

Section 1

This course covers a variety of topics related to Alzheimer’s Disease, including understanding the disease, its causes and risk factors, symptoms, and progression. The course also explores the connection between Alzheimer’s Disease and oral health, as well as the impact of pregnancy on Alzheimer’s risk and oral health. Finally, the course discusses strategies for preventing and managing Alzheimer’s Disease through dental interventions and oral health management.

Section 2

Section 2 of the course content focuses on the connection between Alzheimer’s disease and oral health. It covers oral health problems in Alzheimer’s patients, dental management of Alzheimer’s patients, and a case study on dental care in Alzheimer’s patients. The section aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and oral health.

Section 3

Section 3 of the course covers the potential impact of pregnancy on Alzheimer’s disease risk, exploring factors such as hormones and genetics. It also includes a thought experiment for examining risk factors.

Section 4

Section 4 discusses the changes that occur in oral health during pregnancy, the proper oral health care that should be taken during pregnancy, and how oral health problems during pregnancy can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, a case study is provided to illustrate the importance of oral health management during pregnancy.

Section 5

The content of section 5 covers the prevention and management of Alzheimer’s disease through oral health, dental strategies for Alzheimer’s patients, oral health management in pregnant women at risk of Alzheimer’s, and dental interventions for Alzheimer’s prevention.

Course Reviews

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I found this course to be incredibly informative regarding the link between oral health and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as the potential impact of pregnancy. The case studies were particularly helpful in understanding the material.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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As someone who specializes in geriatric dentistry, I found this course to be an excellent resource on Alzheimer’s disease and its connection to oral health. The preventive strategies discussed in the final section were especially useful in my practice.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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This course provided a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer’s disease and its relationship to oral health and pregnancy. I appreciated the focus on prevention and management strategies, particularly with regards to dental care for pregnant women at risk of Alzheimer’s.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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