From Mouth to Mind: Oral Health and Dementia

Susanne Kölare Jeffrey, DDS, PhD

Clinical Assistant Professor

University of Washington

Department of Restorative Dentistry

School of Dentistry

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:

Identify important aging changes in the oral cavity
Review methods for caries prevention and remineralization in older adults
Discuss the impact medical conditions and medications can have on oral health

[From the Spring 2026 Dementia Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series]