1. PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY Dr shabeel pn Royal dental college

35. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PRIVATE DENTAL PRACTICE AND PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY Characteristic Private Dental Practice Public Health Dentistry Target Individual patient community or group of individuals Collection of information History taking and oral clinical examination Analysis of available health and morbidity records

36. Differences… Special investigations Radiography, blood test, biopsies, exfoliative cytology Epidemiological surveys Conclusions Diagnosis Situational analysis of oral health status and needs and utilization of services

37. Differences… Remedial Measures Treatment plan based on diagnosis, patients attitudes and affordability Action plan based on demands, available resources and priorities Major emphasis Curative and restorative care Promotive and preventive care

38. Differences… Requirements for success Patient’s consent and co-operation Community Participation Service provider Dentist alone, sometimes with an assistant Health team professionals and para professionals, community volunteers

39. Differences… Intervention Appropriate dental procedure Promotive and preventive measure at individual and community level Supportive Disciplines Psychology Sociology, Social psychology, Education, Epidemiology and Biostatistics

40. Differences… Organization & Management Not relevant Very relevant Perspective Immediate Long term Evaluation & Results Relief of symptoms and restoration of function Formal programme evaluation

41. Differences… Aftercare Recall, Further sittings Continuing care, Self care Funding Generally by the patient Generally by Government or Local authorities