title: Managing patients with Alzheimer's: the primary care role of dentists.
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.
authors: Dental Public Health Residency Program, Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, Perry Point, Md. 21902.
authors: H S
authors: HS
authors: Goodman
authors: M C
authors: MC
authors: Ickrath
authors: L C
authors: LC
authors: Niessen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease; D016321:Dental Care for Aged; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male