More than a set of teeth: Assessing and enhancing dental students' perceptions of older adults

Deborah P. Waldrop; Jude A. Fabiano; Thomas H. Nochajski; Kimberley M. Zittel-Palamara; Elaine L. Davis; Louis J. Goldberg

doi:10.1300/J021v27n01_03

More than a set of teeth: Assessing and enhancing dental students' perceptions of older adults

Deborah P. Waldrop
, Jude A. Fabiano
, Thomas H. Nochajski
, Kimberley M. Zittel-Palamara
, Elaine L. Davis
, Louis J. Goldberg

SUNY Buffalo

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Dental professionals play a key role in maintaining the well-being of older adults by identifying problems that disturb systemic health. A 3-part instrument was used to assess dental students' knowledge of aging, comfort with patient diversity and patient care strategies (Years 1-4; N = 321). Collaborative education and services were developed by the Schools of Dental Medicine and Social Work. Results indicate that dental students' knowledge of aging was low (Palmore's FAQ 1 Range = 58%-64%), comfort with geriatric issues improved after the first year of intervention, and strategies for patient care changed with experience. Group differences suggest the importance of utilizing educational "turning points" as teachable moments.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	37-56
Number of pages	20
Journal	Gerontology and Geriatrics Education
Volume	27
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J021v27n01_03
State	Published - Jul 17 2006

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Dental education
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Palmore's Facts on Aging Quiz
Social work

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