This video explains how the scope of practice and state regulations can affect efforts to transition dentistry from a surgical care model to a primary care dental model. One state may have a promising approach that could apply in others, but it may be difficult to replicate if regulations differ. States need to be open to changing regulations to enable dental providers to offer the best possible care.
You may also be interested in:
- MORE Care, an initiative of CareQuest Institute that aims to integrate oral health competencies and capabilities into primary care offices while building patient-centered referral networks with local dental providers using health information technology.
- A Three Domain Framework to Innovating Oral Health Care, a white paper that outlines a new model in dentistry that will be more cost-effective, efficient, and equitable.
- Medical-Dental Integration web page, a collection of resources that explore the growing connections between oral health and overall health.