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Tacit knowledge

D W Chambers

    The Journal of the American College of Dentists
    |November 7, 1998
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Dentistry relies heavily on tacit knowledge, or practical know-how, which is difficult to document. Communicating the value of dental services explicitly is crucial for public understanding and professional challenges.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dental Practice Management
    • Knowledge Transfer in Healthcare
    • Professional Communication Strategies

    Background:

    • Dentistry's unique reliance on tacit knowledge (implicit know-how) distinguishes it from other professions and business trends.
    • Current challenges in dentistry stem from efforts to codify oral healthcare into explicit, manageable forms for external oversight.
    • The inherent nature of tacit knowledge presents significant barriers to complete external management of dental care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the challenges posed by the tacit knowledge base in dentistry.
    • To explore the implications of attempting to make oral healthcare explicit for management.
    • To identify strategies for effectively communicating the value of dental services to the public.

    Main Methods:

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    • Qualitative analysis of professional knowledge transfer in dentistry.
    • Examination of business management trends and their applicability to healthcare.
    • Review of communication strategies for professional services.

    Main Results:

    • Attempts to externalize and manage dentistry's tacit knowledge face inherent limitations.
    • The explicit management of oral healthcare is unlikely to progress significantly beyond current levels.
    • Effective communication of dental service value requires explicit methods understandable to the public.

    Conclusions:

    • Dentistry's core competencies are rooted in tacit knowledge, resisting full externalization.
    • Future professional success depends on bridging the gap between tacit expertise and explicit public communication.
    • Developing explicit communication strategies is essential for demonstrating the value of dental care to a broader audience.