?Inside This Issue: 2...Many Thanks for a Great and Memorable Year 4... What a Year, so far! 6... The "New Old" Still have Teeth 8... Myths and Realities of Aging 11... Older Adults, Chronic Disease and Oral Health: What's the connection? 13... Dental Etiquette for Seniors in your Practice Departments: 2, 4 ... From Our Presidents 6 ... Commentary 18 ... University News 38 ... Friends & Neighbors 47 ... The Classifieds 48 ... Continuing Education PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 1046 LOUISVILLE, KY K D A Today 1920 Nelson Miller Parkway Louisville, KY 40223-2164 Change Service Requested 1 KDA Today * March/April 2012 American Gothic painting by Grant Wood

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION The "graying of America" is bringing more and more older patients into the dental office. With that increase comes the challenges that dental professionals will face in providing care for older adults including; managing significant chronic illnesses and functional conditions; determining the choice of treatment; the intensity of care; and in some cases, behavioral management issues. See our feature articles inside, beginning on page 6, which discuss these issues and reveal a number of myths that surround this age group. Highlights from our 2012 March Kentucky Meeting - Pages 24-31. 2012 RAM Kentucky Volunteer & CE Information - See Pages 34-35. Law Review

Can Your Office Benefit from a Portable Device Policy?

By Kathleen M. Roman, MS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE KENTUCKY DENTAL ASSOCIATION Have Americans become ASSOCIATION addicted to instant connectivity? VOLUME 64, NUMBER 2 march/april 2012 No matter where we are, it seems that someone is either sending or receiving messages through a variety of portable electronic devices. Let's consider the risk management implications of this "age of instant access" for the dental practice. A review and update on the older adult

Myths and Realities of Aging

The case for use of portable electronic devices Mary G. is a single mom raising two school-age kids. In order to make sure they've gotten home safely from school, she wants her children to call her cell phone at 3:30 every day. The phone call typically takes less than two minutes and follows a fairly consistent pattern: "Hello. You're both home? Soccer practice tonight. Do your homework now. Put the casserole in the oven at 350°. I love you. Goodbye." This type of call was typical in many working environments long before telephones became portable. The employee wasn't taking advantage of the employer; rather, she was attempting to avoid workplace distraction by ensuring that things were going well at home. Few employers object to this type of communication - whether on a work phone or a personal cell phone. Compare and contrast the issue The same dentist who employs Mary G. now hires another employee, Lysa J. Lysa is in her mid-20s, single, and lives continued on page 50

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