Oral health promotion for older people

Project # 1: SA Dental Service Aged Care Project

Contact person
Dr John Spencer
122 Frome Street
ARCPOH, Dental school, the University of Adelaide
SA 5005

Project # 2: A best-practice oral health model for Australian residential care

Carers are essential to the delivery of oral hygiene care and maintenance of residents’ oral health in residential care facilities. This research will investigate the role that carers can play to maintain adequate oral health for residents, and improving their timely referral and access to dental professionals. It will also assist with the development of appropriate policies and procedures for oral and dental care, in accordance with Commonwealth Residential Aged Care Standards.

Principle Investigators: Chalmers J, Spencer AJ, Wright FAC, King P