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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
[Communication and dental practice. Practica in social dentistry and information]
R C Gorter1, J den Dekker, H Schut
1Vakgroep Sociale Tandheelkunde en Voorlichtingskunde, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA), Louwesweg 1, 1066 EA Amsterdam.
Abstract:
An overview is presented of several undergraduate courses given by the Department of Social Dentistry and Dental Health Education (ACTA). A short description of the contents of courses in communication skills, treatment of anxious patients and practice management is given together with the results of a student-evaluation. Students consider these courses useful and relevant for future dental practice. This is especially true in case the direct relevance for clinical practice is clear.
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