Aging and Oral Health: What You Might Not Know
Thurs, March 10, 2022, 2 pm
What do we need to know about oral health as we age? What oral hygiene tips do seniors need to remember? What concerns or changes in oral health should we be aware of as we age? How do we help seniors in our care to maintain their oral health? Hear from Elisa Chavez, DDS whose experience in geriatric dentistry, elder care, and equity provide a solid foundation in helping us understand about oral healthcare needs.
Elisa M. Chávez, DDS is a Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco. She graduated from The University of California San Francisco, School of Dentistry and earned her certificate in Geriatric Dentistry from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Dr. Chávez has practiced in private, community health, long-term care and hospital settings. At the Dugoni School, she developed and directed extramural student rotations at On Lok Lifeways, a Program for All-Inclusive Care for Elders (PACE) serving frail, older adults in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is also the Director of The Pacific Center for Equity in Oral Health Care.