Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 124, Issue 5, 75-80
Copyright © 1993 by American Dental Association
Managing patients with Alzheimer's: the primary care role of dentists
HS Goodman,
MC Ickrath,
and
LC Niessen
Dental Public Health Residency Program, Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, Perry Point, Md. 21902.
The primary care role of a dentist in the comprehensive care and management of a patient with Alzheimer's disease and the caregiver is described. As part of a geriatric assessment team, the dentist can contribute to a strategy addressing these patients' complex needs.