Training dental and nondental professionals together: the oral health gerontology fellows program
This project demonstrated the feasibility of training dental and nondental professionals to develop and implement programs in oral health care of older adults. Eight self-guided study modules were developed and tested. Trainees drawn from dentistry, dental hygiene, nursing, and planning/administrati...
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Published in | Special care in dentistry Vol. 8; no. 2; p. 54 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.03.1988
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Summary: | This project demonstrated the feasibility of training dental and nondental professionals to develop and implement programs in oral health care of older adults. Eight self-guided study modules were developed and tested. Trainees drawn from dentistry, dental hygiene, nursing, and planning/administration completed a 6-month individualized training program under the guidance of faculty mentors. Program structure, content, and implications are discussed. |
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ISSN: | 0275-1879 |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1988.tb00691.x |