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Informing research in primary dental care: setting priorities
Nikolaus Palmer1, Paul Batchelor
1Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education and Training, Mersey Deanery, Liverpool, UK. Nikolaus.Palmer@btinternet.com
Summary
Research priorities in primary dental care should mirror other primary healthcare fields. A Delphi exercise identified five key research areas, including evidence-based dentistry application and cost-benefit training evaluations.
Area of Science:
- Dental Public Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Historical review of primary dental care research since 1990.
- Need for structured research priorities in primary dental care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and propose priority areas for research in primary dental care.
- To align dental research priorities with broader primary healthcare strategies.
Main Methods:
- Review of the history of primary dental care research.
- Utilization of a Delphi exercise initiated by the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK).
Main Results:
- Identification of five priority research areas in primary dental care.
- Key areas include evidence-based dentistry, remuneration effects, oral health assessment for recall, influencing factors on treatment, and team training cost-benefits.
Conclusions:
- Established priority areas provide a framework for future research in primary dental care.
- Adopting a structured approach can enhance the impact and relevance of dental research.
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