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Nadia Gargouri is an Adjunct Professor in Gerodontology at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Montreal. She holds a DMD from Monastir University (Tunisia) and advanced degrees from Université Laval (M.Sc. and DES in Gerodontology). Her career spans clinical practice, public health policy, and academic research, with a focus on elderly oral health. She has developed key tools for evaluating and improving dental care in long-term care facilities, co-authored major public health guidelines (e.g., Quebec Dental Care Programs), and contributed to clinical training for healthcare professionals. At the Centre d’Excellence pour la Santé Buccodentaire et le Vieillissement (CESBV), she coordinated research initiatives addressing oral health challenges in aging populations. She also served in Quebec’s public health sector, advising on dental policies for elderly care and palliative patients. Her educational contributions include teaching Gerodontology at Université Laval and Université de Montréal, as well as developing e-learning modules for health professionals. She is a member of the CRIUGM research center.
Education:
- DMD, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Monastir University (Tunisia)
- M.Sc. in Dental Sciences, Université Laval
- DES in Gerodontology, Université Laval
Research Interests: Gerodontology, public health policy for elderly dental care, oral hygiene protocols in long-term care facilities, fluoride application strategies for vulnerable populations, interdisciplinary approaches to aging-related dental challenges, and training healthcare professionals in geriatric dentistry. Her work emphasizes practical tools for improving accessibility and quality of dental care for elderly and disabled patients.
Publications & Contributions: Over 20+ publications and guidelines since 2012, focusing on pandemic-era dental protocols, Quebec’s long-term care dental frameworks, and educational materials for caregivers. Her research bridges clinical practice, policy, and community outreach.
Awards: None explicitly listed, but her contributions to public health policy and clinical guidelines reflect impactful work in the field.
Grants & Advising: Key contributor to Quebec’s dental care programs for CHSLD residents, policy development for sugar consumption reduction, and e-learning initiatives for healthcare workers. Her role in the CESBV involved collaborative projects with academic and healthcare partners.
Labs/Teams: Member of the CRIUGM (Centre de Recherche de l’Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal), focusing on aging-related health research.
