Summary:

Where: Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
2150 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

Speaker: Dr. Eric Shapira, DDS, MAGD, MA. MHA, FICD

Tuition: Buffet Dinner Included for AGD Members and Spouses
SDAGD members: Free
Non-members: $70 (Including dinner)

CE: 2

Course Description:

This engaging course explores the science and humanity of healthy aging, adapted from Dr. Shapira’s extensive lectures and experience. Topics include sexuality, communication, love, intimacy, caregiving, fetal development, and brain maturation. Dr. Shapira examines the challenges faced by aging patients—highlighting statistics on adults 65 and older, the impact of falls and related dental injuries, and the global prevalence of edentulism. Additional discussions cover chronic and acute disease, the profound effects of loneliness on health, nutrition, and end-of-life considerations. The program concludes with practical insights and timeless reflections on aging well and living with purpose.

The Learning Objectives:

• Learn statistical facts about the Aging Process
• Learn what aging is in relation to getting older and general health; as well as from birth to death
• Learn diagnosing as to where you arena the scheme of the aging process
• Learn what health vs. unhealthy aging involves
• Learn rationale for improved brain & body health, as well as bodily function
• What do I do, and how do I prepare for, the “End of Life?”

About the Speaker:

Dr. Eric Shapira is an Emeritus member of the ADA and AGD with more than a decade of teaching experience at the University of the Pacific and UCSF Dental Schools. He developed courses in geriatric and special needs dentistry and has published over 100 professional articles. His award-winning book *A New Wrinkle* explores lessons from healthy aging, and his recent textbook *Geriatric Dentistry: Gateway to Longevity and Life-Long Health* is available through Amazon and Edra Publishing. Dr. Shapira also serves as Editor of *Facets*, the San Diego County Dental Society’s journal, and enjoys gardening, art, and time with his family and two Great Pyrenees dogs.

Registration:

Register at the bottom of this page for free if you are an AGD member.
If you are a Non-Member of the AGD register here for $70 through paypal: