Gerodontology Essentials for Health Care Professionals (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)

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.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Practical Issues in Geriatrics
Release date:	June 2020
First published:	2020
Editors:	Anastassia Kossioni
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	184
Edition:	1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-041467-2
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Geriatric medicine Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Dentistry / oral & maxillofacial medicine Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > General practice Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Nursing > General Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Occupational therapy > General Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Nursing
LSN:	3-03-041467-1
Barcode:	9783030414672

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