Ageism in dental students - a multicentric study in southern Brazil.
Magáli Beck GuimarãesLuciana de Rezende PintoAlexandre Fávero BulgarelliRenan Vaz MachryHedionéia Maria Foletto PivettaLeonardo MarchiniPublished in: Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry (2024)
The results suggested that while some gerontological education was reported by the participants, it may not be sufficient to prepare dental students to provide effective oral healthcare to older adults and to reduce ageism among them. Additionally, reinforcing positive aspects of intergenerational relationships may be an additional strategy in combating ageism within this population.