Gerodontology

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. define and discuss the concept of oral health promotion, its components, and their principles; 2. discuss the importance of, and apply both concepts to the improvement of population oral health; and 3. identify the rationale for dental education, and discuss new concepts designed to foster life-long learning. 251

Introduction to gerodontology. Ageing in dentistry. Medical, drug and social considerations in geriatric oral health. Management of oral diseases in the elderly (treatment planning, modalities and modifications, treatment facility, equipment and services). Dental care for the terminally ill patient. Prevention of oral diseases in the elderly.