2. Don’t let them die from dirty teeth
Angie Stone, RDH, BS
Founder
HyLife, LLC

3. The State of Oral Health in Nursing Homes
Elderly nursing home residents have extensive oral disease and poor oral hygiene and suffer the
WORST
oral health of any population.
Journal American Geriatrics Society, 2006
(U.S.Department of Health and Human Services. Oral Health in America:
A report from the Sugeon General. 2000)

4. Implications of Poor Oral Health
Poor oral health is associated with
Pain
Poor nutrition
Weight loss
Diminished quality of life
Serious illness in old age

5. Implications of Poor Oral Health
Serious diseases include
Lung disease (COPD)
Cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disease
Diabetes mellitus
Systemic infection
Dementia
Journal American Geriatrics Society, 2006

6. dirty teeth can cause death
No one should die from dirty teeth
No one has to die from dirty teeth
CAUSE: DIRTY TEETH

7. Oral Care Services and Xylitol Can:
Reduce Incidence of Pneumonia
Reduce Expenses Related to Diabetes
Reduce Systemic Diseases
Reduce Dental Disease
Save the cost of increased health care and the heartache of illness

8. HyLife Services Support you in keeping your loved one healthy by:
Providing Oral Care Services
Brushing, Between the Teeth Cleaning
Xylitol products, Toothbrushes, Xylitol Toothpaste
Providing Oral Health Advocacy
Resident and Family Camaraderie
Supporting Care Team

9. HyLife Services Also: Improve Quality of Life Improve nutrition
Improve social interaction
Helps maintain oral health

10. xylitol

11. Oral Care Packages Platinum Package ~ $100 Monthly
Oral Care Visits 4x/month
All oral health care products, including xylitol products for
daily use
Gold Package ~ $75 Monthly
Oral Care Visits 2x/month
Silver Package ~ $50 Monthly
Oral Care Visits 1x/month

12. Thank You! HyLife, LLC Angie Stone, RDH, BS Founder