Geriatric Oral Health Modules

Title:	Managing Oral Health in LTC Settings
Author(s):	Clare Van Sant, RDH, BS, Dental Hygienist, Oral Health Consultant to Nursing Homes
Abstract:	This module describes the growing need for oral health care in the long-term care setting. It reviews the licensure requirements in South Carolina for long term care facilities regarding dental care. It discusses the primary reasons for bad breath in long-term care residents and the necessary steps to alleviate it. It presents three practical ways to improve oral health in the long-term care setting.
Content Level:	Basic
Est. Hours of Completion:	2 hours
Prerequisite:	None