Dental students' perceptions of standardized patient experiences using Zoom: Dyadic factors.

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic required a rapid transition to online education, including simulations. The current study identified students' perceptions of communicating with standardized patients in a virtual setting.

Methods: This qualitative study thematically analyzed 485 reflections submitted by 248 students between Spring 2020 and Spring 2022.

Oral Health Factors Related to Rapid Oral Health Deterioration among Older Adults: A Narrative Review.

Older adults who face systemic health issues and lack adequate social support are at risk for oral health deterioration. How rapidly such changes take place depends on the severity of their medical condition and their ability to access oral health services in a timely manner. The management of dental caries and periodontal disease in this cohort is made complex by the interaction of local and host factors such as the presence of dry mouth, involvement of root surfaces, and altered wound healing.