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Optimizing the dental delivery system.

H L Bailit

    International Dental Journal
    |March 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Social science research can optimize dental care delivery by focusing on availability, accessibility, appropriateness, and acceptability. Evidence suggests 2-3 dentist practices are most efficient for improving dental services.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dental public health
    • Health services research
    • Social sciences

    Background:

    • The dental care delivery system's effectiveness and efficiency can be improved by applying social science principles.
    • Key attributes of dental care delivery include availability, accessibility, appropriateness, and acceptability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine how social science research can enhance the dental care delivery system.
    • To identify factors influencing the four major attributes of dental care delivery.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of social science research findings relevant to dental care delivery.
    • Analysis of factors affecting dental care availability, accessibility, appropriateness, and acceptability.

    Main Results:

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    • Dentist-to-population ratio and practice size (2-3 dentists optimal) impact availability.
    • Geographic location, office hours, fee transparency, and patient beliefs influence accessibility.
    • Limited research exists on the cost-effectiveness of dental services (appropriateness).
    • Patient satisfaction is generally high, but societal attitudes towards dental care are understudied.

    Conclusions:

    • Social science research, though nascent, offers valuable insights for optimizing dental practice.
    • Further research is needed on the cost-benefit analysis of dental services and societal perceptions.