Alzheimer’s risk reduction and the dental professional

Educational objectives

Examine strategies that can help dental teams to deliver care more effectively to patients in the early to middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

Describe the link between Alzheimer’s disease and oral health.

Restate dentistry’s role in reducing patients’ risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Prioritize conversations regarding how patients can maintain brain health at any age.

About the Author

Angie Stone, BS, RDH, BLS, CDP, is an international speaker, author of Dying from Dirty Teeth, researcher, clinician, and business owner. Her interest in Alzheimer’s disease stems from watching three generations of family members lose their lives to this devastating process and providing dental hygiene services to memory care residents. As a brain longevity specialist, she teaches people to maintain their brain health and reduce chances of dementia. Contact Angie via maintainyourbrain.net.