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Peer reviewedKiyak, H. Asuman; And Others – Journal of Dental Education, 1982
A survey of Washington State dentists in private practice shows generally inaccurate perceptions of the aging process. More experienced dentists held fewer stereotypes, those rating elderly patients as having good oral hygiene held positive stereotypes, and geriatrics coursework did not affect stereotypes. Implications for training and geriatric…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Attitudes, Dentistry, Dentists
