DOI: 10.7126/cumudj.1847558 ISSN: 1302-5805

Attitudes of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Dental Students Toward Geriatric Patients

Sevgi Öğüt, Emine Ararat
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ObjectivesThe increase in the geriatric patient population makes developing appropriate attitudes and competencies in this field critical for dental education. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students about geriatric patients, compare these variables across educational levels, and provide recommendations for future educational policies.Materials and MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, a two-part questionnaire was administered to undergraduate (n=215) and postgraduate (n=200) dental students. The first section covered demographics, while the second assessed views on geriatric treatment, curriculum, and the need for specialized education. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square, Fisher’s exact, Student’s t, and Mann–Whitney U tests (p

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