Dental and oral health education for elderly age group: Full and partial edentulous teeth brushing method

Effectiveness of an oral health education programme for older adults using a workbook

“…4 In addition, most seniors are affected by periodontal diseases and have difficulty with oral health care due to multiple prostheses, as well as dentures. 2 The purpose of oral health care in old age is to encourage oral functioning through proper practice, to maintain health by promoting physical fitness and fostering life motivation by enhancing the joy of eating. 5,7 However, since most older adults only focus on treating oral illnesses that have already occurred, no matter how hard they strive for oral treatment, treatment alone cannot help them manage emerging oral ailments.…”

“…Rise in the ageing population has placed significant importance on oral health care for older adults. Moreover, the emerging geriatric dentistry industry focuses on encouraging oral health care for this population, 1 as well as maintenance of optimal oral health for physical, mental and social well‐being 2 . With recent efforts to satisfy the basic needs of older people in South Korea, senior citizens now pursue a higher level of needs than previous generations 3 .…”

“…Thus, oral health education is required to foster life satisfaction among older people. To attain optimal oral health, there is a need to change oral health behaviour 2,5 and to practice proper oral health care on a regular basis 6 …”

“…Hence, it is necessary to empirically confirm the influence of oral health care and behaviour by implementing an instructional programme for older individuals. However, since such programmes are ineffective when relying on a passive lecture method for a one‐time experience, 8 new learning approaches to stimulate motivation are needed to maximise the success of oral health education 2 …”

“…However, since such programmes are ineffective when relying on a passive lecture method for a one-time experience, 8 new learning approaches to stimulate motivation are needed to maximise the success of oral health education. 2 Thus, we developed a workbook through which seniors could easily review the content after receiving lectures on oral health education. A workbook is a textbook that provides the autonomy to function as both a learning exercise and learning material.…”