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Geriatrics curricular reforms in oral health education: an interprofessional approach

  • By

  • Meenakshi Srinivasa Iyer

  • Raghunath Nagasundara Rao

  • Jaishankar H. P.

  • Guranchal Chadha

  • Madhumita Raju Pillai

  • June 16, 2026

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    The aging population necessitates reform in oral health education to address the complex needs of older patients effectively.

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    Interprofessional Education (IPE) is essential for improving geriatric oral health training and ensuring equitable access to health services.

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    Curricula should integrate IPEC Competencies with geriatric frameworks like the '4Ms' to enhance collaborative care for older adults.

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    Evaluation of educational reforms must assess changes in collaborative behavior and patient outcomes, not just student satisfaction.

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    Successful reform requires institutional support and policy changes to promote interprofessional education as a licensure condition.

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Geriatrics curricular reforms in oral health education: an interprofessional approach

  • by Meenakshi Srinivasa Iyer, Raghunath Nagasundara Rao, Jaishankar H. P., Guranchal Chadha, Madhumita Raju Pillai

  • June 16, 2026

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