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Does the GDP need to know about IOTN?

David Waring1, J Warren Jones

  • 1Orthodontic Department, North Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Warrington.

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|May 15, 2003
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Government plans may impact dental care access. This article explains occlusal indices and the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) for general dental practitioners.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Public Health
  • Orthodontics

Background:

  • Recent government proposals aim to reallocate dental resources towards patients with the greatest need.
  • This has led to public concern regarding access to orthodontic treatment for children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide background information on occlusal indices.
  • To offer general dental practitioners (GDPs) an understanding of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN).

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on occlusal indices.
  • Explanation of the IOTN methodology and its components.

Main Results:

  • Occlusal indices are tools used to quantify the severity of malocclusion.
  • The IOTN is a widely used index that assesses both aesthetic and functional components of orthodontic need.

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Conclusions:

  • Understanding occlusal indices like IOTN is crucial for GDPs.
  • The IOTN may be implemented in the General Dental Service to guide resource allocation for orthodontic treatment.