Development of Undergraduate Gerodontology Courses in Austria, Switzerland, and Germany from 2004 to 2009

摘要: The growing number of individuals over the age sixty-five with specific dental needs requires increased teaching efforts to adequately prepare predoctoral students. study assessed whether such increases in undergraduate gerodontology German-speaking countries between 2004 and 2009 occurred. Questionnaires were mailed all deans (n=37) department heads (n=140) Austrian, Swiss, German schools. Results show that is still mostly included traditional core subjects but lecture series practical have increased. These cover a broad variety including geriatric medicine, gerontopsychiatry, nursing care, pharmacology, public health. departments dedicated staff for gerodontology, research activities, mean publications has Barriers further integration subject include its continued exclusion from final examinations Austria Germany. Guidelines European College Gerodontology (2009), which aim students provide treatment seniors by theoretical knowledge, skills, patient management techniques, ethical foundation need be implemented. Continued professional education faculty departments, intensified cooperation universities, presence specializing are suggested.