Dental Care for Older Adults
Part of our Aging Well series
Once upon a time, aging led inevitably to extensive tooth loss and dentures. With a lifetime of advancements in preventive dental care behind us, though, many if not most of us will keep most of our teeth as long as we live. Healthy aging includes paying attention to teeth and gums. Dental needs do change with age, so it’s important to work with a dentist who is experienced in treating older adults.
Join us for this online session as Dr. Susanne Kolare Jeffrey of the UW School of Dentistry discusses the specialized issues that arise for older adults and answers your questions.
Speakers
Susanne Kolare Jeffrey, DDS, PhD
Assistant Clinical Professor in Restorative Dentistry
Course Director for Geriatric Dentistry, UW School of Dentistry
Susanne Kolare Jeffrey, DDS, PhD, is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Restorative Dentistry, Course Director for Geriatric Dentistry, and a dental provider in the UW School of Dentistry. She is a general dentist and provides care for geriatric patients, dental clearance for surgery, preventive care recommendations, consultation and treatment for patients with dry mouth, saliva testing, dietary recommendations, restorative and esthetic dentistry, dentures, extractions, simple root canals, therapeutic occlusal guards, teeth whitening, nitrous oxide and minimal oral sedation. Dr. Jeffrey says, “I enjoy working with both young and old patients and to care about everyone’s specific dental needs. Lots of cavities – come and see me! Have a dry mouth – come and see me! Want a fast but thorough checkup – come and see me! I enjoy dentistry so much that I do outreach with our students during the weekends!”