OralLongevity launches upgraded Web site

Dental professionals and consumers looking for oral health information and educational materials targeted to older adults will want to log on to the new and improved OralLongevity Web site: http://orallongevity.ada.org.

The new Web site launched June 30 offers visitors a new graphic design, enhanced navigation capabilities and new information to make OralLongevity information more user-friendly.

The home page includes an overview of the OralLongevity initiative and links visitors to resources for dental professionals, resources for consumers and a link to the OralLongevity’s flagship brochure and DVD.

“The OralLongevity Web site contains a wealth of resources designed to enhance a dental professional’s ability to provide care for seniors and guide them in optimizing their oral health,” said Dr. Lindsey Robinson, chair of the ADA Council on Access, Prevention, and Interprofessional Relations. “Now more than ever before, good oral health can be maintained over the life span thanks to this collaborative venture with GlaxoSmithKline and the ADA Foundation.”

Dental professionals can download and duplicate a variety of resources for use in educating health professionals, patients and caregivers, including commonly-asked questions and answers for patients, program outlines for presenting the DVD, a post-education test for consumers and sample press releases to publicize OralLongevity outreach activities in their communities.

Consumers will be able to access tips for taking care of their teeth, pointers on making the most of a dental visit and a discussion of the mouth-body connection. They can also access ADA.org for information on specific dental health topics or click on a link to “Find an ADA Member Dentist.”

“We are delighted with the enhanced OralLongevity Web site because it now provides even more effective communication for educating older Americans about the importance of proper oral care for a lifetime,” said Dr. Ronald L. Rupp, U.S. Professional Relations, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. “The online information is easy to find, easy to read and is presented in a way that responds to the oral health needs of patients and their caregivers.”

OralLongevity is a cooperative initiative between the ADA, the ADA Foundation and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. It was designed to support dental professionals in enhancing and preserving the oral health of older Americans. Log on today for details.