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A model for dental practice in the 21st century

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  • Lamster, I.B.
  • Eaves, K.

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The dental profession is responsible for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and disorders of the oral cavity and related structures. Although the majority of the US population receives excellent oral health care, a significant portion is unable to access regular care. Along with proposals to develop midlevel providers, the scope of practice for dentists needs to be reconceptualized and expanded. A broad number of primary health care activities may be conducted in the dental office, such as screening for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and dermatopathology; smoking prevention and cessation activities; and obesity interventions. More than 70% of adults saw a dentist in the past year, which represents an unrealized opportunity to improve both oral health and general health.

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  • Lamster, I.B. & Eaves, K., 2011. "A model for dental practice in the 21st century," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 101(10), pages 1825-1830.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2011.300234_3
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2011.300234
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