Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Dentistry

About This Course

�Deepen understanding of the epidemiology of medical and dental conditions which can impact geriatric oral health; Appreciate the influence of psychosocial determinants of health, oral health and oral health care among the elderly; Understand the impact of public health policy on the delivery of oral health care to older adults; Deliver holistic patient-centric oral health care to older adults in a variety of settings including primary care and IL TC; Diagnose, formulate patient-centric treatment plans and competently perform evidence-informed treatment and prevention procedures for older adults to address their oral health needs and associated medical conditions; Improve the oral health of the older adult population through individual patient care and public health advocacy.�