Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 4
ABSTRACT AIMThe objective of the study is to assess the role of prosthodontists in geriatric dental care among internship dental students. INTRODUCTION Prosthodontist mainly focuses on dental prosthesis, involving the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation of oral problems. Prosthodontist deals with replacement of lost teeth using dental prosthesis like porcelain veneers, grounds, dental implants, dentures etc…. Geriatric dentistry is associated with providing dental care for older adults. Maintaining oral health in Older adults has become a challenge and has a major impact on geriatric life . Basic geriatric knowledge is indispensable for prosthodontists. Unlike the young adults, Management of Oral health among elderly people is quite dissimilar as there exists a lot of physical and mental health changes. MATERIALS AND METHODS 150 subjects participated in this survey.12 questionnaires were framed and distributed through an online Google form link. Responses were collected and transferred to IBM SPSS software and analysed statistically. RESULTS Collected data was statistically analysed, validated and verified. Results were plotted in the form of bar graphs. CONCLUSION Moderate level of knowledge regarding the role of prosthodontist and geriatric dental care is prevalent from this study among internship dental students. Furthermore, Awareness is needed to improvise the prosthodontic knowledge among them.