1. Mick Horton Dean Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK)
Adult Dental Health
Mick Horton
Dean Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK)

2. Adult Dental Health Survey 2009

3. Adult Dental Health Survey 2009

4. Adult Dental Health Survey 2009

5. Adult Dental Health Survey 2009

6. Dental needs of the Ageing Dentition
Higher levels of decay
Higher levels of periodontal (gum) problems
Higher levels of Oral Cancer
More complex treatment needs
Reduced dexterity
Possibly reduced cognitive skills
More complex personal needs
May be in a care environment

7. Oral Cancer 7,591 new cases in 2013 2% of all cancers
Almost half are diagnosed in the over 65 group
Incidence has increased 92% in the last 40 years
Primary care dental practice well placed to identify these conditions

8. Significant Event Database
Central register in a no blame environment
Held by FGDP(UK) as independent body
Useful for research and education
Shared experience in a learning environment
Reflection and Reflective practice
National Database to understand occurrence
Evidence based data