The OralLongevity initiative is designed to increase awareness about the oral health needs of older Americans. Specifically, the OralLongevity program encourages patients to visit the dentist where they can receive information and guidance from trusted professionals. Launched in September 2007, the program aims to create a dialogue among dental professionals, mature consumers and caregivers across the U.S.
The ADA does not provide specific answers to individual questions about fees, dental problems, conditions, diagnoses, treatments or proposed treatments, or requests for research. Information about dental referrals, complaints and a variety of dental procedures may be found on ADA.org.
The OralLongevity program was featured at the National Museum of Dentistry in cooperation with Elderhostel programs directed to senior adults.
The OralLongevity program continued to distribute educational DVDs and brochures to dental professionals as well as consumers. These materials and new information tools were made available for download on the ADA web site.
OralLongevity sought to focus consumer attention on the oral health needs of an aging population through an advertising campaign in AARP magazine and web site.
OralLongevity materials were distributed to applicants in the Senior Smiles program sponsored by the Alliance of the ADA in collaboration with Henry Schein, Inc. and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare.
The potential associations between oral health and overall health, including heart problems, diabetes and pneumonia make it even more important for older adults to maintain good dental health for a lifetime.
According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more adults are keeping their natural teeth longer well beyond the age of 65. But changes in physical and mental functions could hamper some older adults from taking proper care of their teeth and gums, increasing the risk of dental disease that could complicate other health conditions.
OralLongevity (TM) initiative addresses oral health of older adults
To help older adults, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare, the American Dental Association (ADA) and the ADA Foundation this week introduced a new, unique initiative called OralLongevity (TM) that focuses on improving and maintaining good oral health throughout life.
OralLongevity (TM) will provide older adults, their families, caregivers and dental professionals with education and other free resources to increase the awareness of and need for better oral health.
The ADA does not provide specific answers to individual questions about fees, dental problems, conditions, diagnoses, treatments or proposed treatments, or requests for research. Information about dental referrals, complaints and a variety of dental procedures may be found on ADA.org.
The OralLongevity program was featured at the National Museum of Dentistry in cooperation with Elderhostel programs directed to senior adults.
The OralLongevity program continued to distribute educational DVDs and brochures to dental professionals as well as consumers. These materials and new information tools were made available for download on the ADA web site.
OralLongevity sought to focus consumer attention on the oral health needs of an aging population through an advertising campaign in AARP magazine and web site.
OralLongevity materials were distributed to applicants in the Senior Smiles program sponsored by the Alliance of the ADA in collaboration with Henry Schein, Inc. and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare.
The potential associations between oral health and overall health, including heart problems, diabetes and pneumonia make it even more important for older adults to maintain good dental health for a lifetime.
According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more adults are keeping their natural teeth longer well beyond the age of 65. But changes in physical and mental functions could hamper some older adults from taking proper care of their teeth and gums, increasing the risk of dental disease that could complicate other health conditions.
OralLongevity (TM) initiative addresses oral health of older adults
To help older adults, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare, the American Dental Association (ADA) and the ADA Foundation this week introduced a new, unique initiative called OralLongevity (TM) that focuses on improving and maintaining good oral health throughout life.
OralLongevity (TM) will provide older adults, their families, caregivers and dental professionals with education and other free resources to increase the awareness of and need for better oral health.