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An analysis of the supply of and demand for continuing education in geriatric dentistry
Author(s) -
Kress Gerry
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1991.tb01526.x
Subject(s) - medicine , attendance , geriatric dentistry , continuing education , dental education , medical education , dental care , dentistry , family medicine , oral health , economics , economic growth
Continuing education directors at 158 sites were surveyed regarding their recent experience with geriatric dentistry courses. Of the 116 returns cited, 86 recorded offering courses with a total enrollment of 4,559 students. The courses tended to be of the survey type using a lecture format. Most directors thought that practitio ner demand for such courses fell short of their need for education. Several suggestions emanated from this project for improving course attendance. They included: targeting courses to specific clinical areas; providing separate courses for each segment of the geriatric population; and educating both elders and dentists regarding the appropriateness of dental care for the elderly patient .