[A dentist and the orthodontist. A perspective]

Area of Science:

• Oral healthcare delivery models
• Dental professional roles
• Orthodontic practice management

Context:

• Dutch dental care reform recommendations
• Emergence of the oral physician role
• Increasing multidisciplinary nature of orthodontics

Purpose:

• Analyze the impact of proposed dental care team restructuring on orthodontists
• Outline future collaboration models between orthodontists and oral physicians
• Advocate for evidence-based practice and quality systems in orthodontics

Summary:

• The Dutch Advisory Committee proposes oral health care teams led by oral physicians, impacting orthodontists.
• Future orthodontic practice will likely involve structured, multidisciplinary collaboration with oral physicians.
• Adoption of evidence-based strategies and quality assurance systems is recommended for orthodontists.

Impact:

• Redefinition of orthodontic practice within integrated oral health teams
• Potential for enhanced patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration
• Need for adaptation to new professional roles and quality standards in European orthodontics