Elis Ribeiro Mariucio Aranha , Daniele Fernanda Felipe , Lucas França Garcia
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Abstract
Objectives
This scoping review aims to investigate the perceptions of dental professionals regarding aging and geriatric dentistry, as well as to identify studies focused on ageism in dental care.
Data
The review followed guidelines from the Joanna Briggs Institute and PRISMA-ScR. A systematic search was conducted in the databases, covering the period from 2019 to 2024.
Sources
PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched.
Study selection
Articles focusing on ageism or oral health in the elderly were included, while those with methodological flaws, duplicates, or unrelated content were excluded.
Conclusions
A total of 28 articles were included in the final analysis. The results reveal significant cultural differences in how ageism impacts dental care, with many dental professionals unprepared to treat elderly patients with physical and cognitive limitations. Geriatric dentistry remains underrepresented in dental curricula in some countries, leading to a shortage of specialized professionals. This review underscores the need for further research on the perspectives of practicing dentists and elderly patients to improve care and address the barriers caused by ageism.
Clinical significance
The review emphasizes the critical need to address ageism in dental care to enhance the quality of treatment for elderly patients. Effective strategies to counteract age-related biases can lead to improved clinical outcomes and more equitable care for all age groups.
目的：本综述旨在调查牙科专业人员对老龄化和老年牙科的看法，并确定有关牙科护理中年龄歧视的研究。资料：本综述遵循乔安娜布里格斯研究所和PRISMA-ScR的指导方针。在数据库中进行了系统检索，检索时间为2019-2024年。资料来源：检索PubMed， Scopus和Web of Science。研究选择：纳入关注老年人年龄歧视或口腔健康的文章，排除方法学上存在缺陷、重复或不相关内容的文章。结论：最终分析共纳入28篇文章。结果显示，在年龄歧视如何影响牙科保健方面存在显著的文化差异，许多牙科专业人员没有准备好治疗身体和认知限制的老年患者。老年牙科在牙科课程中仍然代表性不足，导致专业人员短缺。本综述强调需要进一步研究执业牙医和老年患者的观点，以改善护理和解决年龄歧视造成的障碍。
期刊介绍：
The Journal of Dentistry has an open access mirror journal The Journal of Dentistry: X, sharing the same aims and scope, editorial team, submission system and rigorous peer review.
The Journal of Dentistry is the leading international dental journal within the field of Restorative Dentistry. Placing an emphasis on publishing novel and high-quality research papers, the Journal aims to influence the practice of dentistry at clinician, research, industry and policy-maker level on an international basis.
Topics covered include the management of dental disease, periodontology, endodontology, operative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, dental biomaterials science, long-term clinical trials including epidemiology and oral health, technology transfer of new scientific instrumentation or procedures, as well as clinically relevant oral biology and translational research.
The Journal of Dentistry will publish original scientific research papers including short communications. It is also interested in publishing review articles and leaders in themed areas which will be linked to new scientific research. Conference proceedings are also welcome and expressions of interest should be communicated to the Editor.
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