Geriatric Dentistry Curriculum in Six Continents

Geriatric dentistry: a changing paradigm.

VOLUME 45 • NUMBER 4 • APRIL 2014 The practice of dentistry has changed dramatically. Technology, patient expectations, life expectancy, dental therapy, and the internet have had a profound impact on the dentistry of today. Baby boomers are living longer and are more affluent, better educated, and living healthier and more productive lives. Unlike previous generations, they have benefitted from...

[New curriculum of behavioral dentistry].

Faculty of Dentistry, Tokyo Medical and Dental University first introduced New Curriculum of Behavioral Dentistry in Japan. This curriculum has been established in consideration of the current social environments and dental clinical practice in our country, in addition to reference to Curriculum Guidelines in the USA. When students' impressions and assessments on the courses were researched and...

Competency-based curriculum: Permanent transition in dentistry

cryosurgery in dentistry

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Geriatric dentistry, teaching and future directions.

BACKGROUND Many nations are facing a demographic shift in the age profile of their population, leading the World Health Organization to a 'Call for Public Health Action' on the oral health of older people. METHODS A search of the literature relevant to geriatric dentistry teaching was undertaken using MEDLINE, Web of Science, Eric and Psychlit. A search of dental professional school websites ...