Geriatric dentists are here to help

More dentists in Singapore are being trained to treat elderly patients with physical and cognitive impairment

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In the seven years since Singapore welcomed its first geriatric and special needs dentist, more has been done to cater to the oral care needs of the frail elderly, though there is a clear need for even more dentists with such training as the population ages.

Today, there are five dentists who are trained in geriatric and special needs dentistry, working at four public hospitals, said a Ministry of Health (MOH) spokesman.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 09, 2019, with the headline Geriatric dentists are here to help. Subscribe