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Integrated dental management care.

R Porper1, S Kamen

  • 1School of Dental Medicine, SUNY Stony Brook, USA.

The New York State Dental Journal
|January 24, 2002
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Medicare waiver programs explored oral health services for low-income elderly. Integrated Dental Management (IDM) emerged, integrating dental care into broader healthcare for improved access.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Geriatric Dentistry
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Federal Health Care Finance Administration (HCFA) initiated Medicare waiver programs in the early 1980s.
  • These programs aimed to assess the economic viability of oral health services for low-income, Medicare-eligible elderly individuals.
  • This initiative led to the development of innovative healthcare models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the history, organization, challenges, and accomplishments of Integrated Dental Management, Inc. (IDM).
  • To evaluate IDM as a unique model for enhancing oral healthcare access for the elderly.
  • To contextualize these efforts within the framework of the Surgeon General's report, "Oral Health in America."

Main Methods:

  • Historical case study analysis of Integrated Dental Management, Inc. (IDM).

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  • Examination of organizational structure and service integration.
  • Review of challenges and successes in implementation.

    • Main Results:

    • IDM was established as a pioneering dental care management organization.
    • The organization successfully integrated dental services within an interdisciplinary healthcare program.
    • This model demonstrated a unique approach to improving oral health access for the elderly.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrated Dental Management, Inc. represents a successful model for delivering comprehensive oral healthcare to the elderly.
    • The integration of dental care into broader healthcare systems is crucial for improving access and outcomes.
    • This approach aligns with national objectives for advancing oral health in America.