Core Competencies in Geriatric Dentistry Fellowship Programs: a Delphi Study

Christie M. Hogue; Allen D. Andrade; Jorge G. Ruiz; Gretchen Gibson

doi:10.1111/scd.12158

Core Competencies in Geriatric Dentistry Fellowship Programs: a Delphi Study

Christie M. Hogue, Allen D. Andrade, Jorge G. Ruiz, Gretchen Gibson

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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: The healthcare workforce is challenged with preparing for the increasing number of older persons and complexities of their healthcare needs. Fellowship trained geriatric dentists are charged with the task of addressing the dental needs of this vastly growing cohort.The purpose of this study is to formulate a set of competencies for Geriatric Dental Fellowship Training Programs.

METHODS: The Delphi technique-a series of three rounds of anonymous questionnaires to obtain the opinions of experts without bringing them together.

RESULTS: In Round 1, we proposed 45 competencies based on findings in previous literature. In Round 2, there were 19 respondents whose edits narrowed our list to 39 competencies proposed by the participants. In Round 3, based on group consensus we formulated a final list of 42 competencies.

CONCLUSION: Utilizing the Delphi process, a panel of geriatric dental experts identified a set of core competencies for curriculums in dental fellowship programs.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	217-222
Number of pages	6
Journal	Special Care in Dentistry
Volume	36
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/scd.12158
State	Published - 1 Jul 2016
Externally published	Yes

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Delphi technique
Geriatric Dental Fellowship
core competencies

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