Managing patients with Alzheimer's disease: The primary care role of dentists

Authors

H. S. Goodman
M. C. Ickrath
Linda C. Niessen, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow

Publication Title

The Journal of the American Dental Association

ISSN

0002-8177

Publication Date

1-1-1993

Abstract

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.

Volume

124

First Page

75

Last Page

80

Disciplines

Dentistry

NSUWorks Citation

Goodman, H. S.; Ickrath, M. C.; and Niessen, Linda C., "Managing patients with Alzheimer's disease: The primary care role of dentists" (1993). Faculty Articles. 32.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_cdm_facarticles/32