Geriatric Assessment and Community Practice
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Evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practice of dentists about oral health of elderly in 2018
Background and Aims: The increase in life expectancy and decrease in birth rate enhances the elderly population in different societies and consequently, the demand from the health system for providing the treatment needs has been elevated. It has been proposed that dentists must improve their attitude, knowledge, and practice to meet these needs. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge,...
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