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The Oral Health Care Delivery System in 2040: Executive Summary.
1Dr. Bailit is Professor Emeritus, Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center. bailit@uchc.edu.
Journal of Dental Education
|September 3, 2017
Summary
The future of dental care in 2040 involves more group practices and integrated health systems, impacting dental education. Expect dentists to be employees, requiring advanced training for better career opportunities in evolving dental delivery systems.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Healthcare Systems Analysis
- Future of Dentistry
Background:
- Dental care delivery is shifting from solo practices to larger group practices.
- Consolidation of group practices is anticipated to increase negotiating power with dental insurers.
- Integration between medical and dental care remains limited but is expected to grow.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the projected oral health care delivery system in 2040.
- To analyze the impact of these system changes on dental education.
- To forecast the evolving roles and training needs of dental professionals.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current trends in dental practice organization.
- Projection of future healthcare models and their integration with dental services.
- Review of educational implications for dental professionals.
Main Results:
- By 2040, a significant number of dentists will be employed within large group practices.
- Increased collaboration between dentists, allied dental staff with expanded duties, and other health professionals is expected.
- A rise in demand for formal postdoctoral training among dental graduates is predicted.
Conclusions:
- Dental education must adapt to prepare graduates for employment in group settings and interprofessional healthcare teams.
- The evolving dental landscape necessitates advanced training for career advancement.
- Future dental professionals will likely operate within more integrated and consolidated healthcare structures.
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