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Outcomes and accountability. Can dentistry prove the benefits of care?
1Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, USA.
The New York State Dental Journal
|November 1, 1996
Abstract:
As managed care increases in influence, dentists must be prepared to document the efficacy of all treatment modalities in order to maintain control over the care their patients receive. We, rather than third parties, are ultimately accountable for the results of the care we provide. The outcomes assessment process can yield essential, clear evidence of the efficacy, cost-effectiveness and benefits of the care we provide to patients.