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Standardized patients for teaching geriatric dentistry

C J Kay1, J A Johnson, K C Kopp

  • 1Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, The University of Illinois at Chicago 60612, USA.

Special Care in Dentistry : Official Publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry
|November 1, 1994
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Standardized patients (SPs) offer a controlled, realistic method for training dental students in geriatric patient management. This approach enhances essential behavioral and communication skills beyond traditional teaching.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Dentistry
  • Dental Education
  • Simulation-Based Learning

Background:

  • Managing geriatric dental patients demands specialized behavioral, communication, and assessment skills.
  • Traditional teaching methods are often insufficient for effectively imparting and evaluating these complex skills.
  • Need for innovative educational tools in geriatric dental care training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the use of standardized patients (SPs) in training dental students for geriatric dentistry.
  • To assess the effectiveness of SPs in providing realistic, controlled learning experiences for managing older adults.
  • To examine program outcomes related to student performance in geriatric dental patient interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a program utilizing standardized patients (SPs) at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry.

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  • SPs were trained to simulate diverse geriatric dental patient scenarios.
  • Conducted over 1500 student-SP interactions covering examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning for geriatric cases.

    • Main Results:

    • The program provided realistic yet controlled practice opportunities for dental students.
    • SPs facilitated the development and evaluation of crucial geriatric patient management skills.
    • A wide variety of geriatric dental cases were successfully simulated and addressed.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardized patients are an effective tool for teaching and evaluating dental students' skills in geriatric dentistry.
    • This simulation-based approach enhances preparedness for managing the unique needs of older dental patients.
    • The program demonstrates a successful model for improving geriatric dental education outcomes.