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[Geriatric dentistry in dental education]
1Afdeling Orale Functieleer, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA), Louwesweg 1, 1066 EA Amsterdam.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|April 4, 2002
Summary
Caring for geriatric patients requires dentists with broad medical knowledge and a problem-oriented approach. Specialized training in geriatric dentistry is recommended for institutionalized elderly individuals, emphasizing a multidisciplinary strategy.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Dental Science
Context:
- Geriatric patients present unique medical and dental challenges.
- Treating elderly individuals necessitates specialized dental expertise.
- Institutionalized geriatric patients require a specific, multidisciplinary approach.
Purpose:
- To highlight the specialized skills required for treating geriatric patients.
- To emphasize the need for a comprehensive medical and dental education for dentists.
- To advocate for specialized training in geriatric dentistry.
Summary:
- Geriatric patients experience complex medical issues related to aging and general health, alongside specific oral health conditions.
- Dentists treating this population need extensive medical knowledge, a patient-centered demeanor, and a problem-solving treatment methodology.
- Current dental school curricula often cover these theoretical aspects.
Impact:
- Enhanced dental care for the elderly population.
- Improved health outcomes for geriatric patients through integrated medical and dental management.
- Development of specialized geriatric dentistry programs to address the unique needs of institutionalized elderly individuals.