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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Forget me not - the role of the general dental practitioner in dementia awareness
G McNamara1, J Millwood2, Y M Rooney3
1Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Alzheimer's Society, Devon House, 58 St Katherine's Way, London, E1W 1LB.
Abstract:
This paper examines the role of the general dental practitioner (GDP) in dementia awareness, using the close patient-practitioner relationship to spot the early signs and plan for future oral healthcare. Each and every member of the dental team plays an important role in the patient journey through their dental visit and helps address the barriers they face. The significance of promoting dementia friendly environments cannot be undervalued and the GDP has a key role in maintaining their patients' quality of life.
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