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Peer reviewedAtchison, Kathryn A.; Dolan, Teresa A. – Journal of Dental Education, 1990
This paper describes the rationale for and the development of the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI). The GOHAI has demonstrated a high level of internal consistency and reliability. Poor GOHAI scores were significantly correlated to having fewer teeth, wearing a removable denture, and perceiving the need for dental treatment.…
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Dentistry, Geriatrics, Health Needs
Peer reviewedDolan, Teresa A. – Journal of Dental Education, 1992
Several recent national initiatives by both professional associations and public agencies provide measurable health objectives and suggestions for educational activities in geriatric oral health promotion. These can be used to evaluate current educational programs in geriatric dentistry and to plan programs and health promotion activities to meet…
Descriptors: Dental Schools, Educational Assessment, Evaluation Criteria, Geriatrics
Peer reviewedSaunders, Ralph H.; Yellowitz, Janet A.; Dolan, Teresa A.; Smith, Barbara J. – Journal of Dental Education, 1998
A survey of 46 United States and Canadian dental schools examined curriculum trends and assessed the effectiveness of educational initiatives and the value of American Association of Dental Schools and Administration on Aging geriatric dental curricular materials. An increasing number reported geriatric didactic courses, clinical rotations, and…
Descriptors: Clinical Teaching (Health Professions), Course Content, Curriculum Design, Dental Schools
Peer reviewedDolan, Teresa A. – Journal of Dental Education, 1997
A 24-month study of 96 patients in a community-based oral health promotion project found the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI), a self-report measure of oral health, to be sensitive to provision of dental care. Some further development of measures is needed. Potential applications of this and similar self-report measures in dental…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Dental Schools, Dentistry, Geriatrics
