[Construction and implementation of oral multidisciplinary team system]

Area of Science:

• Stomatology
• Oral Medicine
• Dental Treatment

Background:

• Complex oral diseases present diagnostic and treatment challenges.
• Traditional specialty-oriented dental care has limitations for intricate cases.
• Oral multidisciplinary teams (OMDT) are emerging as a developmental trend in stomatology.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and elaborate on the concept of Oral Multidisciplinary Teams (OMDT).
• To construct and implement a comprehensive OMDT system.
• To enhance the overall level of stomatology through standardized OMDT practices.

Main Methods:

• Defining OMDT in both narrow and broad senses.
• Developing an OMDT system encompassing objectives, requirements, structure, operation, management, guarantees, quality control, and evaluation.
• Synthesizing previous studies and clinical experience.

Main Results:

• A structured OMDT system has been proposed.
• The system addresses key components for effective multidisciplinary care.
• Implementation guidelines are provided for various aspects of OMDT.

Conclusions:

• A standardized and mature OMDT system is essential for advancing stomatology.
• OMDT offers a superior approach for managing complex oral diseases.
• The proposed OMDT framework aims to improve clinical outcomes and professional development.