TGD 016: Poor Oral Health, Malnutrition, and Aspiration Pneumonia
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TGD 016: Poor Oral Health, Malnutrition, and Aspiration Pneumonia
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Poor oral health can have serious consequences for older adults that go far beyond cavities and tooth loss.
In this episode of The Geriatric Dietitian Podcast, geriatric dietitian Katie Dodd explains how oral health problems can contribute to malnutrition and aspiration pneumonia. You'll learn how pain, missing teeth, poorly fitting dentures, and dry mouth can make eating more difficult and lead to unintended weight loss.
Katie also discusses the connection between oral bacteria, dysphagia, and aspiration pneumonia, and why good oral hygiene is an important part of supporting overall health in older adults.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How poor oral health can increase the risk of malnutrition
- Why chewing difficulties can affect calorie and protein intake
- The connection between dysphagia, oral bacteria, and aspiration pneumonia
- Why oral hygiene matters beyond preventing cavities
- Ways healthcare professionals and caregivers can identify and address oral health concerns
Poor oral health isn't just a dental issue. It's a nutrition issue. It's a quality-of-life issue, and sometimes it can even be a life-or-death issue.