Smiles for Life National Oral Health Curriculum: Module 3. Adult Oral Health

Abstract This resource addresses how adult oral health is impacted by factors such as disease, aging, medication, and substance use. Clinicians review risk factors and etiologies of oral conditions, as well as appropriate treatment and referral procedures. Additionally, this module addresses how to effectively promote oral disease prevention, coordinate dental care for patients requiring antibiotic prophylaxis, and collaboratively manage anticoagulation in patients undergoing oral procedures. This resource is designed as an interactive educational tool for both individuals and groups from all aspects of the health care profession. It is a part of the series Smiles for Life: A National Oral Health Curriculum, the nation's most comprehensive and widely used oral health curriculum designed for primary care clinicians. The eight-module course covers the relationship of oral to systemic health, child oral health, adult oral health, dental emergencies, oral health in pregnancy, fluoride varnish, and the oral examination.