A US Delphi study identified 42 competencies for geriatric dental fellowship training across seven domains, with no clear continuity to undergraduate curricula¶
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q2 i? The review reports, citing Hogue (2016), that a Delphi study of 54 experts formulated 42 competencies for geriatric dental fellowship training programs, categorized into seven domains including medical management, communication, and treatment planning. → Kim Junhewk 2026
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Kim Junhewk 2026¶
Kim Junhewk, Kim So Yeon, Jung Hoi-In, Kang Jeong-Hyun. (2026). A competency-based curriculum for geriatric dentistry in undergraduate and postgraduate education : a scoping review. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-09625-6
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The review reports this Delphi-based competency set from Hogue (2016), a study of 54 experts in geriatric dentistry; the review itself notes the set "did not establish clear continuity with undergraduate curricula."
"A total of 42 competencies were identified and categorized into 7 domains: (1) Medical management; (2) Cognitive and behavior disorders; (3) Healthcare planning and promotion; (4) General skills; (5) Communication; (6) Assessment; and (7) Treatment planning."
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