Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings
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51.0513 - Geriatric dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the advanced study of the therapeutic and preventive care of the oral health of geriatric patients. These programs include courses in aging, preventive medicine, diet therapy and counseling, geriatric restorative procedures, pulp therapy, trauma management, anesthesia, treatment planning, and patient management.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • dental geriatrics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • geriatric dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • geriodontics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • gerodontics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

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  • Exclusion(s)

    • advanced general dentistry(51.0502)
    • geriatric medicine - fellowship(61.0203)
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