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Technology assessment in dentistry

J L Leake1, S Birch, D W Lewis

  • 1Department of community dentistry, faculty of dentistry, University of Toronto.

Journal (Canadian Dental Association)
|December 1, 1994
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Technology assessment (TA) is a scientific process crucial for guiding dental technology adoption and practice standards. Implementing TA in dentistry can optimize resource allocation and improve patient care by identifying and removing inappropriate technologies.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Public Health
  • Health Policy
  • Health Technology Assessment

Background:

  • Dental technology encompasses diverse applications, from water fluoridation to clinical protocols.
  • Technology Assessment (TA) is a multidisciplinary process for guiding health technology adoption, well-established in medicine but emerging in dentistry.
  • The evolving dental landscape necessitates structured evaluation of new and existing technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance and current state of Technology Assessment (TA) in dentistry.
  • To advocate for the integration of TA in dental curriculum development and practice standards.
  • To emphasize TA's role in optimizing resource allocation within dental healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • The abstract discusses the conceptual framework and necessity of TA in dentistry.

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  • It reviews the established practices of TA in medicine as a model for dental application.
  • The text emphasizes a multidisciplinary and scientific approach to evaluating dental technologies.

    • Main Results:

    • TA is currently in its early stages of development and implementation within the dental field.
    • TA is essential for informing decisions regarding the adoption or removal of dental technologies and practice guidelines.
    • Effective TA can lead to the discontinuation of inappropriate technologies, freeing resources for enhanced dental care.

    Conclusions:

    • Technology Assessment (TA) is vital for the advancement of dental healthcare.
    • Integrating TA into dental education and practice is crucial for evidence-based decision-making.
    • TA facilitates the efficient use of resources, ultimately improving the quality of dental services offered.