Summary
As Canadians live longer, with 20% already over age 65, preserving natural teeth and oral health is essential for
maintaining a good quality of life well into the 90s and beyond. This webinar highlights person-centered care through
co-discovery conversations that uncover the root causes of oral deterioration, identify risk factors, and strengthen
client commitment to ongoing care. You’ll learn to recognize early signs of declining dentition linked to lifestyle or
systemic health changes and use effective, empathetic communication to discuss potential oral health impacts. Together,
you and your clients will discover solutions that empower them to protect their oral health for a lifetime.
Presenter
Anna Louise Tolan, RDH, FADIA (she, her/elle)
As a dynamic clinical dental hygienist and international speaker, Anna Louise radiates joy and passion in her role as an
award-winning educator. Her innovative teaching methods motivate colleagues to adopt new skills and techniques through
evidence-based practices, creating a supportive learning environment. With a steadfast commitment to empowering her
peers, Anna Louise shares her extensive knowledge, gained from 40 years of clinical experience, while continually
improving the person-centred care delivered to each client.
Learning Outcomes
After the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Apply person-centred care by using co-discovery conversations to uncover the root causes of oral deterioration
- Identify lifestyle and systemic health changes that contribute to the decline of the periodontium
- Utilize empathetic communication to link risk factors with potential oral health outcomes and foster client commitment
- Co-create personalized strategies that empower clients to protect their oral health and maintain quality of life over
time