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The teaching of geriatric dentistry in South Korean dental schools.

Kyung Lhi KangMyoung Sheen KangJong Seob SoSok-Min KoSeung-Ryong HaJi-Young HwangSang-Goo LeeSeong-Geun LeeHong-Seop Kho
Published in: Gerodontology (2022)
The educational curriculum for geriatric dentistry in South Korea was insufficient to cope with social and demographic changes. Curriculum content should include clinical practice education and needs to be focused on frail and dependent older adult patients. An essential educational curriculum and core competency for geriatric dentistry should be prepared.
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