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Could retaining the dental recall interval save NHS dentistry?
Peter A Mossey1, Philip M Preshaw2
1Professor of Craniofacial Development, Dundee University Dental School, Park Place, Dundee, DD1 4HR, Scotland, UK. p.a.mossey@dundee.ac.uk.
British Dental Journal
|April 12, 2024
Summary
The World Health Assembly now recognizes oral diseases as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), promoting integrated, preventive healthcare. Technology can enhance monitoring and early detection, making oral health more accessible and cost-effective.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Oral Health Policy
- Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
Background:
- Oral diseases were officially classified as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by the World Health Assembly in May 2021.
- This classification acknowledges the shared risk factors and common associations between oral diseases and other NCDs like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.
- Oral health is integral to overall health, necessitating a shift towards a holistic healthcare model.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the significance of the World Health Assembly's resolution on oral diseases as NCDs.
- To explore the potential of regular monitoring and early detection in intercepting NCDs.
- To propose a revamped, holistic healthcare system prioritizing prevention and integration of oral health.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the World Health Assembly's resolution and its implications for oral health.
- Review of patient and dentist consultations regarding recall intervals and technology adoption.
- Conceptualization of a new healthcare paradigm integrating oral health into population-level prevention.
Main Results:
- Strong patient and dentist support exists for maintaining regular recall intervals, fostering trust and compliance.
- Technological integration, such as remote consultations, can minimize in-person visits, enhancing accessibility and cost-effectiveness.
- A shift towards a surveillance-based, early interceptive, and preventive model of care is feasible.
Conclusions:
- The integration of oral health into mainstream healthcare, alongside technological advancements, can create a more equitable and sustainable system.
- Dentists can transition to oral health professionals, playing a key role in population-level prevention and early intervention.
- A holistic, preventive approach to healthcare, guided by surveillance and early interception, is the future of health management.
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