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How to integrate prevention into a successful practice

J J Echeverria

    International Dental Journal
    |August 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    Dental caries and periodontal diseases are infectious and preventable. Shifting dental practices to focus on prevention, rather than just treatment, is feasible and can be successfully implemented in private practices.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oral health
    • Preventive dentistry
    • Infectious oral diseases

    Background:

    • Dental caries and periodontal diseases are recognized as infectious conditions.
    • Established knowledge supports the feasibility of preventing these common oral diseases.
    • Current dental practice models are primarily treatment-oriented.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the potential for a paradigm shift in dental practice towards prevention.
    • To outline simple, effective guidelines for preventive oral care.
    • To demonstrate the successful implementation of preventive strategies in a private practice setting.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of research on infectious oral diseases over the past three decades.
    • Analysis of established preventive measures for dental caries and periodontal diseases.
    • Presentation of personal data from a private practice implementing preventive protocols.

    Main Results:

    • Infectious nature and preventability of dental caries and periodontal diseases are well-established.
    • Preventive care offers a viable alternative to traditional treatment-oriented dental practices.
    • Successful implementation of preventive measures in a private practice setting is demonstrated.

    Conclusions:

    • A shift towards preventive care can fundamentally change dental practice operations.
    • Adherence to accepted guidelines can effectively prevent common oral diseases.
    • Preventive dentistry is achievable and successful in real-world private practice environments.

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