32^nd Asian Dentistry Summit

Geriatric dentistry

Geriatric dentistry is the delivery of dental care to aged grown-ups involving opinion, forestallment, operation and treatment of problems associated with age related conditions. The mouth is appertained to as a glass of overall health, buttressing that oral health is an integral part of general health. In the elderly population poor oral health has been considered a threat factor for general health problems. This program will prepare a specialist in geriatric dentistry to acquire the chops, experience, and knowledge to both treat cases in an institutional, community, and private setting and contribute to the academic and professional development of elders. As part of an interdisciplinary platoon alongside other healthcare professionals14, Geriatric dentistry, also known as Gerontology or Gerodontics, is the delivery of dental care to aged grown-ups involving the opinion, forestallment, and treatment of problems associated with normal aging and age- related conditions.