Overview
- Offers a practical roadmap for non-dental healthcare practitioners on oral health assessment and promotion in old age
- Reflects the recommendations of the European College of Gerodontology and the European Geriatric Medicine Society
- Written by international experts in Gerodontology and Geriatrics
Part of the book series: Practical Issues in Geriatrics (PIG)
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Table of contents (9 chapters)
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Front Matter
Keywords
About this book
This book provides basic knowledge and skills for non-dental healthcare practitioners, helping them recognize the importance of oral health, perform initial oral health assessments, consult dentists when necessary, and offer preventive advice and counseling. As people age, they tend to refrain from routine dental care, while the number of consultations with non-dental healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists etc.) increases. However, few healthcare providers are adequately trained to assess oral problems.
The relevance of this book is underscored by the recently published European policy recommendations on oral health in older adults by the European College of Gerodontology and the European Geriatric Medicine Society, which highlight the importance of the active involvement of non-dental primary care practitioners in oral health assessment and promotion. These two respected European Societies have identified a significant gap in education, practice and health policies and described the necessary action plans. This book helps to fill the educational gap identified in the recommendations and will be an invaluable tool for all healthcare providers working with older people.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Dr Anastassia Kossioni is an Associate Professor of Gerodontology at the School of Dentistry of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. She obtained her DDS and PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, her MSc in Gerodontology from the University of London, and her Postgraduate Certificate in Open and Distance Learning from the Hellenic Open University. She has served in various Council positions at the European College of Gerodontology, in which she was appointed as President for 2019-2020; she is member of the Academic Board of the European Geriatric Medicine Society (EuGMS) and founder and co-chair of the EuGMS Special Interest Group in Gerodontology. She has authored several publications including teaching guidelines for undergraduate Gerodontology education in Europe and recommendations for promoting oral health in older adults.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Gerodontology Essentials for Health Care Professionals
Editors: Anastassia Kossioni
Series Title: Practical Issues in Geriatrics
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41468-9
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-41467-2Published: 17 June 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-41470-2Published: 17 June 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-41468-9Published: 02 June 2020
Series ISSN: 2509-6060
Series E-ISSN: 2509-6079
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: IX, 184
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations, 97 illustrations in colour
Topics: Geriatrics/Gerontology, General Practice / Family Medicine, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy, Nursing
Industry Sectors: Health & Hospitals