Publications by authors named "Alicia C Brandt"
Background And Objectives: Older adults report unmet oral health care needs and barriers in access to care, due in part to provider attitudes and discomfort towards treating older patients. Our study asked: What is known from the literature about the use of undergraduate dentistry programmes to influence dental students' attitudes, perceptions and comfort towards treating geriatric patients? And how can interdisciplinary care facilitate the ability of dentists to work with geriatric patients?
Materials And Methods: A scoping review and stakeholder consultation followed established methodological guidelines. Four databases and two grey literature sources were searched.
Article Synopsis
- Older adults face significant barriers to accessing oral healthcare, largely due to the reluctance of dental providers to offer geriatric care.
- Consultations with dental students and faculty in Ontario highlighted various challenges, such as student anxiety and environmental constraints, as well as potential facilitators like supportive learning culture and increased exposure.
- Overall, both students and faculty expressed support for implementing geriatric dentistry programs to enhance care accessibility, suggesting that pilot initiatives combining effective interventions could be advantageous.