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Cost-effectiveness study of a school-based sealant program.

C W Werner1, A C Pereira, S A Eklund

  • 1Methodist University of Piracicaba, Lins School of Dentistry, SP, Brazil.

ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|May 29, 2000
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A school-based dental sealant program was 35% more expensive than a clinic-based program. However, considering hidden costs, the school program

Area of Science:

  • Public Health Dentistry
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • A nonprofit dental clinic offered free treatment to children under 18.
  • To expand reach, a school-based sealant program was implemented using auxiliary personnel.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the performance of a school-based sealant program.
  • To compare the costs of the school-based program with clinic-based sealant placement.
  • To explore a methodology for comparing programs of different natures.

Main Methods:

  • Cost analysis of the school-based program versus clinic-based sealants (1991 expenditures).
  • Effectiveness rates estimated from dental literature on sealants.
  • Calculated cost per tooth-surface saved from decay over six years.

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Main Results:

  • School program cost: $65 per tooth-surface saved (18 min/surface).
  • Clinic program cost: $42 per tooth-surface saved (12.5 min/surface).
  • School program was 35% more expensive, despite lower personnel costs.

Conclusions:

  • The school-based sealant program incurred higher direct costs than the clinic-based program.
  • Hidden costs associated with clinic visits (transportation, time off work, waiting) could make clinic costs comparable or higher.
  • A robust methodology is needed to critically evaluate and compare diverse healthcare programs.