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How do dentists perceive portable dentistry? A qualitative study conducted in Quebec.
Homa Fathi1, Jacqueline Rousseau2, Christophe Bedos1
1Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Gerodontology
|July 14, 2022
Summary
Dentists find portable dentistry valuable but are reluctant to adopt it due to perceived burdens. They believe institutions, not individual practitioners, should lead portable care initiatives for mobility-impaired patients.
Area of Science:
- Dental Public Health
- Healthcare Delivery Models
- Geriatric Dentistry
Background:
- Impaired mobility presents significant barriers to accessing essential dental care.
- Portable dentistry, delivering services in homes or institutions, offers a potential solution.
- Dentist reluctance hinders the widespread adoption of portable dental services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore dentists' perceptions of portable dentistry.
- To identify challenges associated with implementing portable dental care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study utilizing semi-structured interviews.
- 14 dentists in Quebec, Canada, were recruited via maximum variation and snowball sampling.
- Thematic analysis of transcribed interviews informed by inductive and deductive coding.
Main Results:
- Dentists acknowledged the value of portable dentistry but showed low adoption interest.
- Perceived financial burdens, time constraints, and equipment limitations were key concerns.
- Participants believed governments and educational institutions should spearhead portable dentistry programs.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing dentist knowledge and challenging professional identity are crucial for promoting portable dentistry.
- Shifting the focus from traditional clinic-based care is necessary.
- Strong leadership from dental schools, professional organizations, and government is essential.
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