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Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 12(1), pp. 101 - 106
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120110
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Advancing Dental Patient Safety: A Critical Appraisal of Current Realities and Future Directions
Anambir Singh 1, Mohd Shannawaz 1,*, Karuna Nidhi Kaur 1, Mandeep Kaur 2, Archana Koul 1
1 Amity Institute of Public Health & Hospital Administration, Amity University, Noida, India
2 Department of Oral Pathology & Dental Anatomy, Govt Dental College, Jammu, India
ABSTRACT
Oral health serves as a pivotal component of overall well-being, functioning as a gateway to the broader realm of bodily health. Yet, the field of dentistry, often marginalized within the healthcare landscape, grapples with significant challenges. On one hand, it caters to the demands of affluent individuals seeking expensive cosmetic treatments, while on the other, millions of underprivileged individuals in developing nations lack access to even basic dental care. The prevailing, costly, and unsustainable approach in dentistry, often described as "drill and fill (and bill)," calls for a fundamental shift towards a more affordable and evidence-based focus on prevention. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals to preserve their natural teeth and oral health throughout their entire lives. Patient safety, a concept inherently intertwined with healthcare, has recently evolved into a distinct and multidimensional field encompassing economic, social, cultural, and organizational dimensions. In the realm of dentistry, patient safety remains a developing area, characterized by limited comprehension of effective tools and interventions to enhance safety and mitigate adverse events. The global COVID-19 pandemic has exerted profound effects on dental education, presenting formidable challenges to scholars and educators across various clinical and non-clinical training domains. These challenges extend to adapting to accessible and informative online educational content, as well as addressing partial hands-on dental experiences. This review underscores the pressing need for dental institutions to adapt proactively to the evolving landscape of dental education, ensuring they can effectively meet the demands and uncertainties of the future.
KEYWORDS
Oral Health, Dental Education, Patient Safety, Health Professionals
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Anambir Singh , Mohd Shannawaz , Karuna Nidhi Kaur , Mandeep Kaur , Archana Koul , "Advancing Dental Patient Safety: A Critical Appraisal of Current Realities and Future Directions," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 101 - 106, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120110.
(b). APA Format:
Anambir Singh , Mohd Shannawaz , Karuna Nidhi Kaur , Mandeep Kaur , Archana Koul (2024). Advancing Dental Patient Safety: A Critical Appraisal of Current Realities and Future Directions. Universal Journal of Public Health, 12(1), 101 - 106. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120110.