Why is oral health important in the elderly?

The Link Between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes: "If you have periodontal disease and, say diabetes, the periodontal disease makes the diabetes much worse. And they found, actual research has been done, and they find that if they clean their teeth every 3 months, it lowers the A1C."— Dr. June Sadowsky 

Welcome to another episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood." In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Dr. June Sadowsky, who will be shedding light on a topic that is often overlooked but extremely important for seniors - oral health. Join host Kim Hegwood as she delves into the significance of oral health in the elderly and the impact it can have on overall health and well-being. Dr. Sadowsky shares fascinating insights into the connection between oral health and various diseases, including cognitive issues, diabetes, and arthritis. She also provides valuable advice on how seniors can manage the costs of dental care and offers an innovative solution involving dental students that can help ease financial burdens. Don't miss out on this eye-opening
discussion about the crucial role oral health plays in the lives of seniors.
Tune in to "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood" now!

Title:  Oral Health for Elderly: Why It Matters and How to Maintain It

Here is what Kim will ask Dr. Sadowsky

1.   
How does oral health affect physical health?

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Is there a connection between oral health and cognitive issues?

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Dental work can be expensive. Are there any resources to help seniors?

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How can family members help someone with dementia to have better oral health?

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How can the UT Health Dentistry program help seniors care for their teeth better?

How to Contact  Dr. June Sadowsky

713 486 4064

dentistry.uth.edu

Bio:

Dr. June Sadowsky is a Professor in the Department of General
Dentistry and Dental Public Health at UTHEALTH School of Dentistry. Dr. Sadowsky, with expertise in Geriatric Dentistry and Geriatric Dental Research, focuses on oral health in older persons as well as frail and medically complex populations.  She holds a diplomate status in the American Society for Special Care Dentistry and has an extensive private practice background in geriatric patient dental treatment in both in-home and long-term facilities. As co-investigator at several universities and Texas Council on Developmental Disability grants, she has provided dental
knowledge in multidisciplinary projects and advanced the importance of oral health in overall general health. Contributions to her institution are in geriatric clinical education of predoctoral students, creating courses, and elder learning experiences. Dr. Sadowsky completed aging research in minority oral health and later Houston Geriatric Education Center (HGEC), a HealthResources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant, as Co-I and Dental Content
Expert in the education of health care professionals. Modules were created for professional education in the oral health of mechanically ventilated adults, stroke patients, and acute elderly in-patients. Most recently, she has investigated the oral problems of movement disorders, namely tardive dyskinesia and Parkinson’s
disease and received the Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice New York University College of Nursing (OHNEP) and National Interprofessional Initiative on Oral Health (NIOH) Interprofessional Oral-Systemic Health Curricular Innovation Development Award.             

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