Dental News - ADA conference to seek oral health solutions for vulnerable older adults

American Dental Association

Thu. 23 September 2010

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CHICAGO, IL / NEW YORK, NY, USA: The American Dental Association (ADA) is extending invitations to those concerned about the oral health of vulnerable older adults and people with disabilities to attend a national conference and help shape the future of oral health care for this underserved and growing population.

The national coalition conference, titled Oral Health of Vulnerable Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities, is scheduled for Thursday, 18 November, at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC.

“We look upon this conference as the first step in building a consensus among a multi-disciplinary group of professionals in seeking solutions about oral health care for the vulnerable older adult and the disabled,” said Dr Raymond F. Gist, ADA president-elect. “We are looking for attendees’ ideas, collaboration and support in helping frame the conference’s recommendations that could be used by many sectors, including educational institutions, professional organizations and policy makers.”

Professionals concerned about oral health for vulnerable older adults and people with disabilities, including dentists and dental hygienists, geriatricians, nurses, oral health advocates, aging and disability advocates, long-term care providers and policy makers and legislative staff, are encouraged to register for the conference.

The registration fee is US$150, with a deadline of 22 October. Registration is limited to the first 150 respondents.

Dental experts will present topics of critical importance in meeting the oral health needs of special populations, including collaboration between disciplines, oral health delivery systems, policy implications, medical dental considerations and coalition building.

Responding to each presentation will be an expert from outside dentistry, representing geriatric medicine, long-term care, aging advocacy, state health and policymakers. Active audience participation will follow as attendees have the opportunity to provide input as they discuss the presentations.

“The conference is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of oral health care and improve the quality of life for vulnerable older adults and those with disabilities,” said Dr Gist. “We highly encourage those interested professionals to attend.”

(Edited by Fred Michmershuizen, DTA)

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