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Direct reimbursement. The future for organized dentistry.

D P Paul1

  • 1Graduate Program in Health Care Management, Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., W. Long Branch, N.J. 07764-1898, USA. dpaul@monmouth.edu

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|October 30, 2001
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Direct reimbursement (DR) offers advantages for patients, employers, and dentists, potentially becoming the preferred dental care financing system in the U.S. Increased awareness and promotion by dentists are encouraged for this superior payment model.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Economics
  • Healthcare Financing
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Direct reimbursement (DR) has gained traction in organized dentistry over the past decade.
  • The concept of DR is becoming increasingly recognized within the dental community and beyond.
  • This article examines the foundational principles and future trajectory of direct reimbursement models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the advantages and disadvantages of direct reimbursement for dental care.
  • To analyze the role of organized dentistry's marketing initiatives in DR adoption.
  • To assess the significance of third-party administrators in DR systems.

Main Methods:

  • The study is based on an extensive online literature review.
  • The review encompassed dental, medical, and business publications.

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  • Analysis focused on understanding the DR model from multiple perspectives.

    • Main Results:

    • Direct reimbursement presents significant benefits for patients, employers, and dental providers.
    • Purported disadvantages of DR were examined and refuted.
    • The marketing efforts of organized dentistry and the role of third-party administrators were key areas of investigation.

    Conclusions:

    • Direct reimbursement is poised to become a leading method for financing dental care in the U.S. within the next few years.
    • Dentists require enhanced understanding of DR to effectively promote its benefits to the public.
    • DR is presented as a demonstrably superior payment system for dental services compared to existing alternatives.