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Steven M Sullivan1

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73117, USA. Steven-Sullivan@ouhsc.edu

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
|October 19, 2010
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Orthognathic surgery access is declining nationally. This study examines reasons for the decrease and presents community strategies to improve access to this vital surgical service.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Surgical Access Improvement

Background:

  • National decline in orthognathic surgery procedures observed.
  • Critical need for accessible orthognathic surgical services identified.
  • Barriers to care require investigation and mitigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Explore reasons behind the declining rates of orthognathic surgery.
  • Detail strategies implemented to enhance patient access to orthognathic surgery.
  • Provide a model for improving surgical service accessibility.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of surgical procedure trends.
  • Qualitative assessment of access barriers.
  • Implementation and evaluation of access enhancement strategies.

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Main Results:

  • Identified key factors contributing to the decline in orthognathic surgery.
  • Documented successful implementation of novel access strategies.
  • Demonstrated a measurable increase in service utilization post-intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing the decline in orthognathic surgery requires multifaceted strategies.
  • Community-based initiatives can significantly improve access to care.
  • Sustained efforts are necessary to ensure equitable access to orthognathic surgery.