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How often should a preventive procedure be repeated? An economic analytic model applied to dentistry
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
|June 1, 1986
Summary
This study introduces an Economical Recall System (ERS) model for dental care, optimizing preventive strategies. The ERS model determines the minimal cost for optimal timing of dental interventions to reduce morbidity.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Operations Research
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Economic order quantities are established in operations research.
- Dental care programs involve curative, preventive, and administrative elements.
- Morbidity rates in dental care can increase over time.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose an Economical Recall System (ERS) model for optimizing dental care.
- To determine the optimal time sequence for interventions at minimal cost.
- To analyze the impact of varying program components on overall outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Developed an Economical Recall System (ERS) model based on operations research principles.
- Assumed a preventive procedure with immediate effect and no lead time.
- Modeled a linear increase in morbidity rate and a positive net present value for prevention.
Main Results:
- The ERS model provides a framework for cost-effective dental recall scheduling.
- It identifies the optimal timing for preventive interventions to minimize costs.
- The model demonstrates the influence of curative, preventive, and administrative factors on program effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- The ERS model is a valuable tool for strategic planning in dental public health.
- It enables the analysis of cost-benefit trade-offs in dental care programs.
- Optimizing recall systems can lead to improved efficiency and reduced morbidity in dental services.