Keynote Address: Dental Caries in Aging Populations: Linking Research to Chronic Disease Prevention

Learning Objectives

• Describe the unique challenges of diagnosing, preventing, and managing dental caries in older adults.
• Explain how age-friendly care models can be integrated into dental practice.
• Discuss the role of salivary gland physiology related to caries risk.
• Analyze the interactions between diet, nutrition, chronic diseases, and apply this knowledge to develop holistic, patient-centered prevention plans.

Educational Objectives

• Develop individualized caries management plans that address salivary function, dietary patterns, medication effects, and access-to-care barriers.
• Communicate effectively with older adults, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote shared decision-making and coordinated care.
• Implement preventive interventions and strategies suitable for medically complex adults.

More details on the website: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/dentistry/education/continuing-education/cariology-conference