Geriatric Oral Health Modules

Title:	Policy Issues for Geriatric Oral Care
Author(s):	Christine Veschusio, RDH, MA, Director South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Division of Oral Health
Abstract:	This module provides data on the US geriatric population offers a definition of geriatric oral health and provides information on the geriatric oral health status in the U.S. It discusses barriers to access of oral health services for people age 65 and over. It provides a discussion of Healthy People 2010 and current US and SC Geriatric Oral Health Policy.
Content Level:	Intermediate
Est. Hours of Completion:	1 hour
Prerequisite:	None