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The denturism initiative

R A Flanders

    Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)
    |September 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Denturism involves dental lab technicians providing dentures directly to consumers, sparking debate over qualifications and cost. The public and elected officials will ultimately decide the future of denturism and denture care access.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dentistry
    • Health Policy
    • Consumer Affairs

    Background:

    • Denturism, a movement by dental lab technicians for greater control over denture services, is controversial.
    • It is legal in Arizona, Colorado, Maine, and Oregon, with varying levels of dentist supervision.
    • Organized dentistry questions denturists' qualifications, while denturists argue dentists are an unnecessary cost.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the controversy surrounding denturism.
    • To examine the arguments presented by organized dentistry and denturist associations.
    • To understand the potential impact of denturism on dental care delivery and costs.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the denturism movement and its legal status in key states.
    • Review of arguments from organized dentistry and the National Denturist Association.

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  • Examination of proposed strategies by organized dentistry to address denturism.

    • Main Results:

    • Denturism is legal in four states, with Oregon allowing independent practice.
    • Organized dentistry views denturists as unqualified and a risk to public health.
    • Denturists advocate for direct consumer access, citing reduced costs and challenging the necessity of dentists in denture provision.

    Conclusions:

    • The debate over denturism involves significant disagreements on qualifications, public health, and cost.
    • Organized dentistry is exploring strategies like lower-cost care programs and supervised denturist licensing.
    • The ultimate decision on denturism rests with the public and their elected representatives.