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Orthodontic services provided by general dentists

S L Wolsky1, J A McNamara

  • 1Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-1078, USA.

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
|August 1, 1996
PubMed
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General dentists provide significant orthodontic services, with over 76% offering treatment. However, only about one-third of all orthodontic patients receive care from general practitioners, while specialists treat most cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • General dentists increasingly provide orthodontic services.
  • Understanding the scope of general practitioner involvement in orthodontics is crucial for healthcare planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the extent and nature of orthodontic treatment performed by general dentists.
  • To estimate the proportion of orthodontic care delivered by general practitioners compared to specialists.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to a stratified random sample of general dentists.
  • A 75% response rate was achieved, providing a robust dataset.
  • Data were extrapolated to estimate overall treatment distribution.

Main Results:

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  • 76.3% of surveyed general dentists provide orthodontic services.
  • 19.3% of these dentists offer comprehensive orthodontic treatment.
  • General practitioners treat slightly less than one-third of all orthodontic patients, with specialists handling nearly two-thirds.

Conclusions:

  • General dentists play a notable role in providing orthodontic care.
  • Orthodontic specialists remain the primary providers of comprehensive orthodontic treatment.
  • The findings inform the distribution of orthodontic care within the dental profession.