Geriatric dentistry education and context in a selection of countries in 5 continents

Marchini, Leonardo; Ettinger, Ronald L.; Chen, Xi; Kossioni, Anastassia; Tan, Hongli; Tada, Shinichiro; Ikebe, Kazunori; Dosumu, Elizabeth Bosede; Oginni, Fadekemi Olufunmilayo; Akeredolu, Patricia Adetokunbo; Butali, Azeez; Donnelly, Leeann; Brondani, Mario; Fritzsch, Bernd; Adeola, Henry Ademola

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“…Therefore, ageism is one of the major barriers for older adults to receive age‐appropriate health care . In dentistry, ageism may explain both why fewer dentists worldwide are choosing to pursue postgraduate studies or advanced training in geriatric dentistry, and why few dental practitioners dedicate at least some of their time to providing dental care for frail older adults in settings other than conventional dental offices, such as in a patient's home and in nursing homes …”

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“…postgraduate studies or advanced training in geriatric dentistry, 10 and why few dental practitioners dedicate at least some of their time to providing dental care for frail older adults in settings other than conventional dental offices, such as in a patient's home and in nursing homes. 11 Understanding healthcare providers' attitudes towards their patients are extremely important for developing educational interventions resulting in appropriate and equitable healthcare provision.…”

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Translation and preliminary validation of an ageism scale for dental students in Brazil (ASDS‐Braz)

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Background and Objective Ageism is a major barrier for age‐appropriate care. The aim of this study was to translate and perform a preliminary validation of an ageism scale for dental students (ASDS) in Brazil (ASDS‐Braz). Methods The 27‐item original ageism scale was translated from English into Brazilian Portuguese. A panel of five Brazilian dental educators revised the scale to establish content validity. The translated version was completed by 156 dental students in the Federal University of Pelotas in Brazil. Principal component analysis, internal consistency reliability and discriminant validity were estimated. Results All items in the Brazilian Portuguese version received a content validity index score ≥0.80 indicating that they were relevant to the topic. The principal component analysis produced a 12‐item scale with three components that accounted for 51% of the overall variance. The first component contained six items associated with a negative view of older adults; the second component contained three items dealing with the complexity of providing care for older adults; and the third component contained three items associated with a positive view of older people. Discriminant validity did not show any differences related to demographic factors, the semester of studies and history of living with older people. Conclusions The preliminary validation of the ASDS‐Braz produced a 12‐item scale with three components with acceptable validity and reliability. Future research in a larger, multi‐institutional sample is now warranted.

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“…Ageism is prevalent among health care providers and institutions, and negatively affects health care for older individuals in several ways, including how treatments are chosen, presented, explained, and provided . In dentistry, as older adults are maintaining their natural dentition for a lifetime, there is a growing need for geriatric trained dentists worldwide . However, there is evidence that ageism is pervasive among dental students, and that improving students’ knowledge alone regarding the ageing process does not change their attitudes toward older adults .…”

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Dual institution validation of an ageism scale for dental students

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Special Care in Dentistry

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Purpose/aim: Ageism negatively affects health care. This paper presents an extended validation of a novel scale assessing ageism among dental students. Method and materials:A previously pilot-tested 27-question scale applied to a larger sample (n = 315) from two U.S. dental schools with Principal Component Analysis used to assess internal structure of the measure. Questions whose deletion increased the overall loading on >1 factor or those unexpectedly grouped in another factor were thoroughly examined.

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“…16,18 Nevertheless, it is critical to prepare the oral health care workforce to help promote the wellbeing of older adults through maintaining good oral health. 19,20 At the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, the Geriatrics and Special Need Dentistry Program has developed a teaching tool designed to help students learn and apply the thought process of the expert about how to integrate the previously taught theoretical knowledge regarding the multiple modifying factors affecting older adults and then assess the risk of ROHD and implement customized treatment plans, in a systematic manner.…”

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Teaching rapid oral health deterioration risk assessment: A 5‐year report

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Journal of Dental Education

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Purpose/Objectives: The purpose of this study was to present a 5-year report about the outcomes of using a teaching tool that guides dental students through the thought process of the expert about how to assess the risk of rapid oral health deterioration (ROHD) among older adults and provide viable treatment alternatives. Methods: A teaching tool was previously developed using ROHD risk factors identified in the literature and the steps that experts apply in their treatment decision making, summarized in 10 questions. During 5 years, 188 senior dental students were introduced to the teaching tool and asked to use the 10-question set to present a case they have treated during their Geriatric and Special Needs Program. Two evaluators were asked to grade the students on each question. Students were graded "G" if they answered the question and grasped the principles behind it, "A" if they only answered the question, or "M" if they missed the question. Additionally, the students were given a form to grade the importance of and comment on the exercise. Results: More than 75% of the students had an A or G for most questions, agreement between the 2 evaluators was above 85%, and students' performances improved during the 5-year period. Additionally, 94.4% of the students considered the teaching tool as important or very important for the general dentist. Conclusion: The vast majority of the students had an A or G grade, examiner agreement was high, and the students appreciated the importance of this teaching tool for the general dentist.

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Geriatric dentistry education and context in a selection of countries in 5 continents

Cited by 44 publications

References 35 publications

Translation and preliminary validation of an ageism scale for dental students in Brazil (ASDS‐Braz)

Translation and preliminary validation of an ageism scale for dental students in Brazil (ASDS‐Braz)

Dual institution validation of an ageism scale for dental students

Teaching rapid oral health deterioration risk assessment: A 5‐year report

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