FAMILY DENTISTRY :

An innovative approach towards dental care delivery for large housing

societies : A Critical Appraisal

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 CONTENTS
 Introduction
 Principles of family dentistry
 Aspects of family dentistry
 Plan of action
 Duties of a family dentist
 Advantages
 Limitations
 Conclusion
 References

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 INTRODUCTION

The specialty of Family Dentistry is the dental speciality whereby continuing and
comprehensive oral health is delivered, using a holistic approach , by dentists equipped
with a specialty knowledge that integrates the sciences of all dental disciplines together
with an understanding of the inter-relationships of patients and his/her family and
community.

(R.W.K Li and T.W Chow :The speciality of family dentistry : A future for general practitioners ?)

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 PRINCIPLES OF FAMILY DENTISTRY

REGIONAL SYSTEM

COMMUNITY
EMPOWERMENT

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 ASPECTS IN FAMILY DENTISTRY
CONTINUING CARE

FAMILY & COMMUNITY

HOLISTIC MODELLING
ORIENTED PRACTICE

COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH
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 PROPOSED PLAN OF ACTION

Selecting a residential area.

(With atleast 500 people or more)

Appointing a dentist according to the

concept of Family Dentistry

• Working Hours Decided by the members of the

• Mode of payment residential area

 Dentist can also offer house visits for dependent people of the area.

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 MODELS

Dental
Specialist Team of Dental
General Dentist
+
+
Dental Nurse General Dentist Specialists

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 FUNDING

Prepaid :
A • Dental Insurances
• Collectively from residents

Postpaid :
B • Fee for service
• Post payment plans

D
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 DUTIES OF A FAMILY DENTIST

Basic Emergency Care

Preventive Care

Basic Dental Care

Special Dental Care

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 ADVANTAGES

FOR THE DENTISTS

• More job opportunities.

• Steady patient flow.
• Steady income source.

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FOR THE COMMUNITY

• More convenient.
• Time Saving.
• Non ambulatory can be benefitted more.
• Improves overall health of the society.
• Quality care at an affordable cost.

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 LIMITATIONS

• Autonomy-Compromised

• Overutilization.

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 CONCLUSION

• This model can serve as a blueprint for other communities facing similar challenges ,
offering a solution for busy schedules and enhancing dental care for everyone.
• Provide quality oral care at an affordable cost with the community’s active
participation at their convenience.

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REFERENCES

• Li RW, Chow TW. The specialty of family dentistry: a future for general dental
practitioners?. Dental Update. 2004 Jan 2;31(1):6-7.

• Wardani R. Family dental health care service. Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry.

2008 Jul 31;20(2).

• Blinkhorn FA. Evaluation of an undergraduate community‐based course in Family

Dentistry. European Journal of Dental Education. 2002 Feb;6(1):40-4.

• Grytten J. Models for financing dental services. A review. Community dental

health. 2005 Jun 1;22(2):75-85.

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 THANK

YOU

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