The Growing Challenge of Dry Mouth and Oral Lesions with Proven, Evidence-Based and Highly Effective Solutions
Lucy Pavao, RDH
Dry mouth, also called “xerostomia,” is now affecting approximately one in five patients entering your dental office. This reduction of the salivary flow and quality of saliva is mainly caused by polymedication (more than 500 drugs, of which 63 per cent are from the 200 most prescribed), diverse illnesses and some medical treatments, such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Salivary hypofunction also increases with longevity. The present Canadian population over the age of 60 years is 7.2 million people and is expected to double in the next 25 years. Oral science is ready to support your addressing this growing challenge. There are many oral diseases related to dry mouth: oral lesions, caries, gum disease and halitosis. These patients often only end up with palliative solutions. Now, there are new palliative, preventive and curative solutions available to significantly help with their condition. Learning Objectives: • Educate your dental team on the growing challenge of dry mouth and oral lesions with proven, evidence-based and highly effective solutions • Identify more accurately your patients experiencing dry mouth and oral lesions • Become confident in recommending your patients the optimal and appropriate solutions for their conditions
Course Code:
T007FL
Room: Time:
206B – North Building 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Type:
Lecture
Audience:
Dental Hygienist; Dental Assistant
RCDSO QA Program: Category 3 (3 CE Credits) Fee + HST: Ticketed Free Sponsored by:
Lucy Pavao has been a registered dental hygienist since 2000. She has had extensive clinical experience in general, periodontal, prosthodontic and sedation practices and has taught in dental hygiene colleges. Ms. Pavao is the second Canadian to be a Certified Curaprox iTOP Teacher and is now managing the medical sector and school programs for Oral Science.
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