The effect of multidisciplinary approach to improving the oral hygiene of nursing home patients
Date
1977
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Authors
Tynan, Edith P.
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OA Version
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Abstract
The purpose of this project is to study the effects of a multi disciplinary approach to the delivery of dental care on the oral health and hygiene of elderly institutionalized patients. An intensive, coordinated team approach to dental care and staff education will be evaluated. Evaluation will be made through the use of an original hygiene index of the patients and pre- and post tests of the staff.
The use of dental students is justified by the benefits to both students and patients. The patients will receive the preventive dental care they require at no cost. The students will gain experience in working in a team outside the dental school as well as experience in working with a population which has specific dental needs.
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Thesis (M.S.)--Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry, 1977 (Dental Public Health)
Bibliography: leaves 52-54.
Thesis (M.S.)--Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry, 1977 (Dental Public Health)
Bibliography: leaves 52-54.
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