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Geriatric dentistry in Brazilian universities

Gerodontology, 2006
The World Health Organization has predicted an increase in the population of elderly people.Objective:  The purpose of this study was to investigate the teaching of geriatric dentistry in Brazilian universities.Materials and methods:  This study consisted of questionaires regarding the training in geriatric dentistry in 104 dental schools included in ...
Maria Vieira, de Lima Saintrain, Eliane Helena Alvim, de Souza, Arnaldo, de França Caldas Júnior   +2 more
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Geriatric Dentistry

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 1989
Veterinary dentistry for geriatric patients is a vital part of the health maintenance program. For detailed procedures on the many facets of veterinary dentistry, there are a number of texts and articles in journals. The practitioner who wishes to become more proficient in dentistry should take a planned approach of reading, attending seminars, and ...
G B, Beard, D M, Beard
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Research in Geriatric Dentistry

Gerodontology, 1985
Little is known about the aging per se of the oral mucosa, the salivary glands, the dental pulp or the periodontium. Even less is known about the relationship of the aging immune system to periodontal disease or to oral cancer. The interrelationship of aging body systems to oral biology is dentistry's challenge for the future.
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Undergraduate teaching in geriatric dentistry*

Australian Dental Journal, 1982
Abstract— It is predicted that more Australians will retain their natural dentitions into old age and their dental needs will have to be met with a wide range of dental services by dentists acting with understanding, kindness, and sympathy. The empathy to do so requires experience of appropriate delivery systems in the environment in which the elderly
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Undergraduate teaching in geriatric dentistry

British Dental Journal, 1992
In the last quarter of a century the elderly population has increased rapidly and now represents 18% of the UK population. The profile of the elderly population is changing. There is a projected increase in the number of people aged 75 and over of 46.4% between the years of 1985 and 2025.
J, Fiske, S, Diu
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Geriatric dentistry in the predoctoral curriculum

Journal of Dental Education, 1985
A survey was conducted among U.S. dental schools to determine the status of geriatric dentistry in the curriculum. Since a comparable, independent study was done in 1979, there has been significant growth in formalized didactic courses and less reliance on incorporating geriatric content as lectures or other components of existing courses.
J, Moshman, G B, Warren, D H, Blandford, L, Aumack   +3 more
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An Integrated Geriatric Dentistry Program

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 1988
Due to its association with the Midwest Geriatric Education Center, Marquette University School of Dentistry has increased the psychosocial focus of an integrated geriatric dental program. This program educates the dental student to render comprehensive and therapeutic dental care with respect to the individual's medical, dental, and psychosocial needs.
J C, Ruff, J C, Mendez
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Reflections on changes in geriatric dentistry

Journal of Dental Education, 2000
The development of geriatric dental education programs in the United States and at the University of Iowa over the last twenty years is reviewed. The program at Iowa evolved from a didactic elective program taught by a single faculty person to required didactic and clinical programs that include a special care clinic in the dental school and a mobile ...
R L, Ettinger, C, Watkins, H, Cowen
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