Stakeholder perceptions of gerodontology education for final year Australian dental school curricula.

Aim: The study explored the perceptions of final-year Australian dental students, directors of nursing, and consumer representatives toward geriatric education provided at Australian undergraduate dental schools. Findings will strengthen and inform future curricula design for dental schools.

Methods: Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted through videoconferencing and in-person interviews, and analyzed using thematic analysis.

Australian dental school academics' perceptions of gerodontology education in the undergraduate curriculum.

Introduction: Australia's rapidly growing population of dentate, frail, care-dependent older people require graduates skilled in managing the health needs of this patient group. The perceptions of academics teaching gerodontology may inform future dental curricula recommendations. This study explored the perceptions of gerodontology education amongst Australian dental school academics.

Gerodontology in the dental school curriculum: A scoping review.

Objective: To explore the current status of gerodontology in the undergraduate dental curriculum.

Background: Internationally, there is recognition for the need to include gerodontology in dental education due to accelerating numbers of older dentate people. There is wide variation in the content and method of delivery of gerodontology in undergraduate curricula of dental schools.