December 2014

Volume 31, Issue 4

Integrating oral health into a dementia care pathway

Authors: S.S. Sadaghiani M.A. Dermont
doi: 10.1922/CDH_3426Dermont04

Abstract

Dental Public Health in Action Integrating oral health into a dementia care pathway Public health competencies illustrated: This paper sets the scene for action that is likely to be required by many practitioners of dental public health as dementia and its implications for oral health and treatment services will affect all communities. It illustrates employment of the following public health competencies: • Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health • Policy and strategy development and implementation • Assessing the evidence on oral health and dental interventions, programmes and services • Oral health improvement

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