Dental schools meet the challenge of an ageing Europe
The European population is rapidly ageing but the dental workforce is not adequately prepared to meet the oral health needs of older adults. Frailty, care dependency, limited access to dental care and limited professional support contribute to poor oral health in old age. Although more than 85% of the European dental schools teach Gerodontology at the undergraduate level, more clinical training in frail patients is required, with emphasis on collaborative practice and developing positive attitudes towards caring for older people. Barriers in human, financial, and educational resources may be overcome by interprofessional and international collaborations, sharing educational material and use of modern technologies.
Anastassia Kossioni
Associate Professor in Gerodontology at the Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Challenges in licensing overseas dentists - European perspectives
This session explores the experiences of various European countries (UK, Netherlands & Norway) in dealing with the certification of non EU dentists in practices. The various approaches are discussed as is the role of the dental school within the process.
Vincient Bissell
Dean of the School of Dentistry at the University of Liverpool
Marjoke Vervoon
Director of Education ACTA