Aging

Basic information about the aging process and its impact on the general health status of individuals. Special emphasis is placed on effects of aging in health and disease on the oral health status. Lecture material is presented on the biological process associated with normal aging, psychological changes that occur with aging, social and cultural impact of aging, changes of general health status with advancing age, and the impact of age on dental care. Lecturers will be comprised of experts from the University of Mississippi Medical Center campus.