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Kenneth D Jones1

  • 1Ohio Dental Association, USA.

The Journal of the American College of Dentists
|April 21, 2006
PubMed
Summary

A former American Dental Association (ADA) ethics chair returned to treating Medicaid patients after 30 years. He emphasizes patient education and participation to improve the dental care system, one patient at a time.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Ethics
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • The American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs faces challenges in the current dental care system.
  • A former chair, also an attorney, reflects on a 30-year hiatus from treating Medicaid patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explain the motivations for returning to treat Medicaid patients after a significant absence.
  • To discuss the role of individual participation in addressing systemic shortcomings in dental care.
  • To highlight the importance of patient education and shared responsibility in improving dental outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Personal reflection and professional experience.
  • Analysis of social, political, bureaucratic, and financial aspects of the dental care system.
  • Qualitative insights into patient-dentist interactions and responsibilities.

Main Results:

  • Identified numerous shortcomings within the existing dental care system.
  • Advocates for active participation and patient education as crucial elements for improvement.
  • Emphasizes the impact of individual actions in making a difference within the profession.

Conclusions:

  • Direct participation and patient education are vital for addressing systemic issues in dental care.
  • Shared responsibility between dentists and patients is key to improving care.
  • Individual efforts, one patient at a time, are essential for professional advancement and patient well-being.

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