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A review of strengths and gaps in Geriatric Oral Health and Research Curricula
Learning Areas:
Advocacy for health and health educationDiversity and culture
Implementation of health education strategies, interventions and programs
Public health or related education
Public health or related research
Social and behavioral sciences
Learning Objectives:
Identify strengths and gaps in geriatric oral health and research curricula.
Discuss didactic and clinical education of dental students with respect to geriatric oral health at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
List recommendations for improving education and research in geriatric oral health.
Keyword(s): Oral Health, Vulnerable Populations
Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have 13 years experience teaching at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and nearly 30 years practical experience in dentistry. I oversee the treatment of patients by dental students in our Pre-doctoral clinic and a student run free clinic. I am the adviser for our DMD/MPH dual degree program. I am a member of the medical advisory board of the Scleroderma Foundation. I am an evidence based reviewer for the American Dental Association.
Any relevant financial relationships? No
I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.