ArticleGerodontology2022
Time to integrate oral health screening into medicine? A survey of primary care providers of older adults and an evidence-based rationale for integration.
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- Knowledge, attitude, and practice of dentists in India regarding geriatric oral healthcare and polypharmacy management: a cross-sectional study.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Perceptions of Interprofessional Collaboration in Managing HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer: Implications for Interprofessional Education.Medical science educator · 2025Article
- System-Based Intervention for Medical Providers to Improve Dental Attendance in Adult Primary Care.JDR clinical and translational research · 2024Article
- Integrating Oral Health into Primary Care: Perspectives for Older Adults.Journal of dental research · 2023Article
- Antibodies against Periodontal Microorganisms and Cognition in Older Adults.JDR clinical and translational research · 2023Article
- Partnering for Integrated Care: A Learning Collaborative for Primary Care and Oral Health Teams.Annals of family medicine · 2023Article
- Current scientific evidence for why periodontitis should be included in diabetes management.Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare · 2023Article
- Healthy Food, Healthy Teeth: A Formative Study to Assess Knowledge of Foods for Oral Health in Children and Adults.Nutrients · 2022Article
- Referral Patterns in Oral Medicine: A Retrospective Analysis of an Oral Medicine University Center in Southern Italy.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectivePrimary care providers were assessed regarding their training and interest to screen oral conditions in patients ≥55 years old.
backgroundOral health (OH) is an essential component of overall health and can affect systemic health. Medical/dental integration in older adults is underdeveloped.
methodsA brief survey assessed primary care providers' self-reported skills, practices and barriers towards integrating OH screening into adult primary care. Data were collected using Survey Monkey
resultsEighty-two of 202 participants (41%) completed the survey. Most respondents were female (75%). A majority were physicians (68%); the remainder APPs. All providers (100%) reported OH was important or extremely important to overall health. More physicians (93%) reported not being well-trained to address adult OH issues and perceived less medical-oral health integration in their practice (16%) compared to APPs (P < .05). Time was more of a barrier with APPs (74%), compared to physicians (51%), to integrate OH screening activities (P < .05). Most providers reported other barriers such as inadequate OH training and insurance coverage. Providers endorsed that OH should be assessed frequently (56%) including providing referrals to dentists (77%) and educating patients on oral-systemic issues (63%). More female than male providers endorsed dental referrals and educating patients (P < .05).
conclusionPrimary care providers embraced greater medical/dental integration for older adults. Instituting OH activities appears to be supported. Future interventions that are feasible in primary care settings are examined.
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