A Postgraduate Dental Training Program for Treatment of Persons with Disabilities.

Stiefel, Doris J.; Truelove, Edmond L.

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ERIC Number: EJ314043

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Publication Date: 1985

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A Postgraduate Dental Training Program for Treatment of Persons with Disabilities.

Stiefel, Doris J.; Truelove, Edmond L.

Journal of Dental Education, v49 n2 p85-90 Feb 1985

A five-year project of postgraduate training in dentistry for patients with severe disabilities resulted in significant cognitive and confidence gains for the participating dentists, dental hygienists, and assistants. Over 75 percent of the graduates were found to actively apply their training, especially in academic dentistry. (MSE)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Dental Hygienists, Dental Schools, Dental Technicians, Dentistry, Dentists, Graduate Medical Education, Higher Education, Patients, Professional Education, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, Severe Disabilities

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Language: English

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