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Exploring ageism and elderly care in dentistry: A comprehensive scoping review
Elis Ribeiro Mariucio Aranha1, Daniele Fernanda Felipe2, Lucas França Garcia2
1Master's student in Health Promotion at Cesumar University, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil.
Journal of Dentistry
|December 10, 2024
Summary
Dental professionals often lack training in geriatric dentistry, leading to ageism and unpreparedness for treating elderly patients. Addressing these biases is crucial for improving oral healthcare quality and outcomes for older adults.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Dentistry
- Dental Education
- Ageism in Healthcare
Background:
- Geriatric dentistry is a specialized field often overlooked in dental education.
- Ageism presents significant barriers to quality oral healthcare for elderly populations.
- Existing research highlights a gap in understanding dental professionals' perceptions of aging patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore dental professionals' views on aging and geriatric dentistry.
- To identify research on ageism within the context of dental care.
- To inform strategies for improving oral health services for older adults.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review following Joanna Briggs Institute and PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
- Systematic literature search across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science (2019-2024).
- Inclusion of articles on ageism or elderly oral health; exclusion of flawed or irrelevant studies.
Main Results:
- Twenty-eight articles were analyzed, revealing cultural variations in ageism's impact on dental care.
- Many dental professionals feel unprepared to manage elderly patients' physical and cognitive challenges.
- Geriatric dentistry education is insufficient in some regions, causing a specialist shortage.
Conclusions:
- Ageism significantly affects dental care quality for the elderly.
- Enhanced training and awareness are needed to equip dental professionals for geriatric care.
- Further research on provider and patient perspectives is essential to overcome age-related barriers.
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