Wisdom Tooth Project


OHA’s Wisdom Tooth Project changes the lives of older adults
especially vulnerable to oral disease.

Our goals are simple:
EDUCATE

Our web portal aims to reach over 40 million care advisors and the older adults they love—educating on topics relevant to caring for an aging mouth.

LEARN MORE

 
CONNECT

We’re bringing people together to solve health issues while connecting communities with resources to increase access to care for older adults.

SEE OUR FIRST STEPS IN CONNECTING CARE
ADVOCATE

Locally and nationally, we’re giving a voice to the public and helping you speak up for oral health equality—no matter what your age.

HELP US SPEAK UP

learn more about

OUR AGING NATION

  • In 20 years, nearly 25% of the U.S. population will be age 60 or older. That’s over 90 MILLION older adults. Most of them will not have access to dental care. Help us prepare.

 

  • In 2009, family caregivers provided over $450 BILLION in unpaid care for an adult with limitations in daily activities, including oral health. Support them and learn more.

 

  • Every day in the U.S., 10,000 adults reach age 65. Medicare doesn’t help them pay for dental care. Make sure they’re covered.

 

the Wisdom Tooth Project’s

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
WEB PORTAL• Connects communities with education and access to care resources

• Tailored for older adults and their care advisors

• National site and regional pages

Do you work with older adults on a daily basis? Learn more how you can serve as a content expert for our web portal here.  Email Ally to sign up for an article within your field of expertise.

 

 

DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS

• Oral Medicine Clinics at University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

• Web portal pilot project in partnership with community leaders in Connecticut

• Disparities research at University of Florida College of Dentistry

 

REGIONAL SYMPOSIA

• Collaboration events uniting a diverse group of health professionals and community leaders

• Aim to inspire strategic change to improve the oral health of older adults

 

PUBLICATIONS

• A State of Decay: The Oral Health of Older Americans, Vol. II

• Silver Book in conjunction with the Alliance for Aging Research

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS

• The Wisdom Tooth Insider e-updates

• OHA’s Fall for Smiles® national messaging campaign

• Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives and Ad Council Campaign

 

 

SIGN UP FOR THE WISDOM TOOTH INSIDER

 

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