Established in 1981, the Oral Health Services for Older Adults Program pioneered advances in geriatric care
The mission of the Oral Health Services for Older Adults Program (OHSOA) is to:
- Provide training for dental and non-dental health professionals at all levels to promote better geriatric care
- Contribute new knowledge about geriatric oral health
- Improve community access to high quality dental care for older adults.
Contact Us
Stephen K. Shuman, DDS, MS
Associate Professor
Director, Oral Health Services for Older Adults Program
E-mail: shuma001@umn.edu
Sherry Smith
Department Administrative Supervisor
7-194 Moos Tower
515 Delaware St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
E-mail: smit9517@umn.edu
Phone: 612-626-0903
Walker Methodist Dental Clinic receives the 2016 LeadingAge Innovation Award
MN GWEP
The University of Minnesota received a five-year, $3.74 million award of federal funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP). The Minnesota Northstar GWEP is led by an interprofessional team, including the School of Dentistry and Oral Health Services for Older Adults Program.