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What influences the implementation of interceptive orthodontics in primary care?
F Borrie1, D Bonetti1, D Bearn1
1University of Dundee, Dundee Dental Hospital and School, Park Place, Dundee, DD1 4HR.
Objective:
To understand what influences the implementation of mixed dentition interceptive orthodontic treatment in primary care.
Methods:
Postal survey of a random sample of 400 general dental practitioners in Scotland. The questionnaire assessed knowledge, beliefs and attitudes towards providing interceptive treatment in seven different clinical scenarios in order to identify variables that may explain the decision to undertake this treatment.
Results:
One hundred and one (25%) completed questionnaires were received. Confidence to carry out the treatment plan (16%), knowledge (11%), and age (7%) all significantly predicted intention to provide interceptive treatment.
Conclusions:
The greatest barrier to providing interceptive orthodontic care in general dental practice is practitioners' lack of self-confidence relating to the effectiveness of their chosen treatment plan.
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