Wisdom Tooth Project®


We’ve Teamed up with
Special Care Dentistry Association

We’re happy to announce that in 2012, Special Care Dentistry Association members will contribute knowledge and written content to educate older adults and their care advisors on oral health topics through the Wisdom Tooth Project web portal.

Read the entire press release below.  Just click to go full screen:

Want to become a Wisdom Tooth Project content partner? Tell us more.

Did you know?

  • 10,000 baby boomers will reach retirement age every day for the next 19 years.
  • While today’s older adults are living longer and enjoy better oral health than previous generations, they are particularly susceptible to oral disease and decay as they age and face chronic and systemic health issues.

The Wisdom Tooth Project® (WTP) changes the lives of older adults especially vulnerable to oral disease.

Through the Wisdom Tooth Project, OHA is pioneering an effort to connect, educate, and advocate for the oral health of all older Americans, especially those most vulnerable.

On the horizon

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Want to get involved?

  • Check out our past work.  Oral health and older adults was the focus of our 2009 Medical Dental Dialogues, Collaborative Health Care for Older Adults.  View our e-briefings from the symposium to learn more.
  • Connect with us.  To receive The Wisdom Tooth Insider monthly updates via e-mail, simply add your e-mail address to our mailing list.  Don’t forget to follow OHA on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates on all programs.
  • Give back.  Older adults—our parents and grandparents—have always been there for us.  Now it’s our turn. When you donate to OHA, your support helps Oral Health America’s programs bring healthy mouths to life for Americans of every age.  Please give today.

Tell us what you think

  • Do you have suggestions for future research?  Have fresh ideas or know people we should meet?  We’d like to hear from you.
  • Share your thoughts about where the Wisdom Tooth Project is headed and how it can be improved as we continue work on this meaningful endeavor.
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