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This three‑part webinar series explores the evolving landscape of oral health in later life, equipping dentists with practical strategies and evidence‑based insights to better support ageing patients. The complexity of dental care for this population group means different strategies and considerations are needed. Careful planning and clinical skills will ensure high quality care is provided. Designed to strengthen clinical confidence and improve quality of care, the series offers a comprehensive look at how dentists can adapt to the needs of an ageing population while delivering treatment that enhances comfort, function, and overall wellbeing.

Learning outcomes

- Oral rehabilitation for partially dentate older adults, planning for success and failure - Oral Health in Aged Care in Aotearoa NZ - Oral health in old age: what do we know, what does it mean, and what are we doing about it?

Speaker

Multiple Speakers N/A

- Professor Finbarr Allen, BDS, MSc, PhD, FDS (Rest Dent), RCPS - Dr Moira Smith, BDS, PhD, PGDipSci, DPH - Professor Murray Thomson, BDS, BSc, MA, MComDent, PhD, FADI, FICD

Oral Health in Later Life Webinar Series **REGISTER HERE FOR FULL SERIES**


Speaker:

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Tuesday 5th May 2026
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Zoom
Online
Region: Auckland
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Other events in this course

Oral Health in Later Life Webinar Series [1] Oral rehabilitation for partially dentate older adults, planning for success and failure


Speaker:
Professor Finbarr Allen BDS, MSc, PhD, FDS (Rest Dent) RCPS
Tuesday 5th May 2026
Region: Auckland
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Oral Health in Later Life Webinar Series [2] Oral Health in Aged Care in Aotearoa NZ


Speaker:
Dr Moira Smith BDS, PhD, PGDipSci, DPH
Tuesday 16th Jun 2026
Region: Auckland
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Oral Health in Later Life Webinar Series [3] Oral health in old age: what do we know, what does it mean, and what are we doing about it?


Speaker:
Professor Murray Thomson BDS, BSc, MA, MComDent, PhD, FADI, FICD
Wednesday 22nd Jul 2026
Region: Auckland
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