Dental Care of Patients With Dementia: A Survey on Practice Equipment, Training, and Dental Treatment

• Main Authors: Sophie Schaper (Author), Sinja Meyer-Rötz (Author), Claudia Bartels (Author), Jens Wiltfang (Author), Tina Rödig (Author), Björn H. Schott (Author), Michael Belz (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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For patients with dementia, dental care can pose a considerable challenge due to cognitive impairment, behavioral, and psychological symptoms, and (often subsequently) limited autonomous oral care. In this study, we aimed to assess the proficiency of dentists in general practice in the outpatient de...