Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece

Background and aim: The information about oral health literacy among non-dental healthcare providers is sparse. The purpose of this study was to explore physicians’ and other healthcare professionals’ knowledge of the oral health and care of older adults. Methods: An anonymous written questionnaire with 15 close-ended questions was developed and distributed to a group of healthcare providers participating in a postgraduate program in Geriatrics. The score ranged between 0 and 15 points.

Background and aim: Oral health in nursing home residents is poor and access to dental care is usually limited. The purpose of this study was to record the dental and prosthodontic status of older nursing home residents in Athens. Methods: The residents of a nursing home in Athens were interviewed and clinically examined in their rooms using portable dental equipment. Their demographic characteristics were recorded, as well as their smoking habits and the satisfaction with their own oral health. The number of natural teeth and use of removable prostheses were investigated.

Background and aim: The role of educational methodology and content in improving the dental students’ attitudes towards the older persons has not been extensively investigated. The aim of this study was to investigate whether extramural training in nursing homes may affect the dental students’ perceptions towards the older patients using the recently validated in Greek Ageism Scale for Dental Students (ASDS_Gr) .