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Oral Longevity and Healthy Aging
AGING MYTHS BUSTED
Course Code: 5312
Randy Huffines, DDS
Randy Huffines, DDS
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For more than 25 years Dr. Huffines has treated older and medically complex patients in a traditional private practice, in hospitals and nursing homes. He holds faculty appointments in colleges of dentistry, medicine, nursing and allied health.
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CE Hours: 2.5
Teaching Method: Lecture
Myths about how aging affects the oral cavity abound in the media and even creep into the dental literature. Join Dr. Huffines for a technique-packed, myth-busting exploration of how to help your patients and yourself achieve healthy oral longevity.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:1. Understand the clinical implications of aging on teeth and the oral cavity
2. Know the scientific perspective on age-appropriate orofacial esthetics
3. Identify which age changes can be prevented or treated and which can not
This course is brought to you by OralLongevity, an initiative between GlaxoSmithKline and the ADA. Category: Geriatric Dentistry
Recommended for: Dentist/Dental Student, Hygienist, Lab Technician, Dental Assistant, Business Assistant