Survey
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
Health system wikipedia , lookup
Race and health wikipedia , lookup
Reproductive health wikipedia , lookup
Health equity wikipedia , lookup
Rhetoric of health and medicine wikipedia , lookup
Preventive healthcare wikipedia , lookup
Maternal health wikipedia , lookup
Returning the Mouth to the Body: The Case for Integration William Maas, DDS, MPH Integrating Oral Health and Primary Care Grantmakers in Health Washington, DC April 17, 2012 The Problem The mouth IS connected to the body But professional practices and public policies often don’t operate as if it were The Problem The mouth IS connected to the body And the health of the mouth is important What we do about oral health matters “Oral health is essential to the general health and well-being of all Americans… Improved oral health can be achieved by all Americans…” What is oral health? Oral health is more than healthy teeth. It being free of diseases and disorders that affect functions we often take for granted, yet represent the very essence of our humanity. Tooth decay and gum disease Tooth decay • the most prevalent chronic disease of childhood, 5x more common than asthma • afflicts 90% of people with teeth by age 65 • why 25% of seniors have no teeth at all Gum disease • associated with poor control of diabetes, poor birth outcomes, heart disease & stroke, … What I’ll Cover • • • • • • • Historical separation of dental & medical care Surgical versus “medical” approach Message of Surgeon General’s Report Dental problems as infectious diseases Patient centered primary care Rethinking the “dental team” Barriers to integration Medicine and Dentistry: Common roots in surgery • • • • • • 1840 – Baltimore College of Dental Surgery 1863 – nitrous oxide anesthesia first used in NYC 1800s - “Health care” = surgery or quackery 1910 - Flexner Report & 1926 - Gies Report • From trade schools to university-based 1913 - American College of Surgeons 1915 - American College of Physicians Medicine: Medicine and Surgery advance • • • • • • • • 1930 1937 1938 1943 1948 1948 1969 2000 – American Academy of Pediatrics established – National Cancer Institute established - Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act – mass production of penicillin – National Heart Institute established – Publication of first Randomized Controlled Trial – Family Medicine established as a distinct specialty - RCTs advance both medical & surgical approaches Dentistry: From resignation to repair to prevention • 1900 – present – Dentistry refines repair & rehabilitation • • • • • 1948 – National Institute of Dental Research established • • • • Local anesthetic Better drills Better filling material Better cosmetic results Immediately after founding of Cancer and Heart Institute Understanding of dental disease at cellular level begins 1950 – Community water fluoridation prevents decay 1955 – Crest toothpaste with fluoride introduced Medicine and Dentistry: Interactive versus Solo • • • • Multi-year, hospital-based residencies develop skills in referral among medical specialties and interdisciplinary teams. Only 18% of family medicine docs are solo practitioners With exception of oral surgeons, <1600 dentists per year undertook hospital-based residencies, most only 1 year. In 2008, 59% of dentists were still in solo practice. Medicine and Dentistry: Financing of Care • • • Hospital insurance for rare, expensive (insurable) events Medical insurance for unpredictable healthcare needs Healthcare insurance for preventive services + the rest • • Dental prepayment for predictable events • • • • Poor with children, well-employed, seniors High copayment for discretionary + rehabilitation Today 50% of expenditures are out-of-pocket. Dental prepayment for middle class (tax subsidy) Dental prepayment for most children Medicine and Dentistry: Source of Financing of Care Physicians services • 31% - Medicaid and Medicare • 8% - Out-of-pocket • Remainder – Subsidized (tax exempt) insurance Dental services • <8% - Medicaid (up from <5% in 1970) • 41% - Out-of-pocket (down from 90% in 1970) • Remainder – Subsidized (tax exempt) insurance First, the good news; then, the bad: The need for action “Great progress has been made in reducing the extent and severity of common oral diseases …however, not everyone is experiencing the same degree of improvement.” Recognizing “profound and consequential disparities”: Calling upon all health professions “”What amounts to a “silent epidemic” of dental and oral diseases is affecting some population groups … There are opportunities for all health professions, … to work together to improve health.” Institute of Medicine on Access Improving Access to Oral Health Care for Vulnerable and Underserved Populations IoM Guiding Principles Oral health is an integral part of overall health and, therefore, oral health care is an essential component of comprehensive health care. Oral health promotion and disease prevention are essential to any strategies aimed at improving access to care. Oral Health requires access to what? To maintain oral health, individuals require access to: • quality oral disease preventive services at regular intervals • treatment services when needed • -Institute of Medicine, 2011 Timely – dependent on decisions of patient & provider Quality – determined as safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered. IoM Recommendations Vision: Rely on a diverse and expanded array of providers who are competent, compensated, and authorized to provide evidence-based care. Stakeholders from both public and private sectors should develop a core set of oral health competencies for NON-dental health care professionals. Competence in oral health care should be required by health professional education programs and for recertification. Causes of Tooth Decay: The Reductionist View Advances in dental science • • • • Better preventive agents (easier to use, longer lasting, less expensive) Improved diagnostic aides to better characterize risk -> potential for better allocation of effort. Better filling materials (easier to use, longer lasting, less expensive) Medical, not surgical, interventions What influences biological variables Fisher-Owens, S. A. et al. Pediatrics 2007;120:e510-e520 Contributions to Oral Health DENTAL MEDICAL ORAL HEALTH ENVIRONMENT (SOCIAL, POLITICAL, PHYSICAL) Tooth decay of preschoolers Fact: In 2004, LESS than 1/3 of kids 2-5 y.o. had cavities. Although many of the rest were high risk (to get cavities later). • • • Risk can be lowered by very simple preventive services and changing the caregivers’ behavior. For most preschoolers, dentist expertise and one-onone care is not necessary to lower risk. For many other preschoolers, dentist expertise and one-on-one care is not sufficient to lower risk. Significance of caries as an infectious disease? A change in perceptions Why did pediatricians and family physicians get involved? “If dental caries is an infectious disease, I can do something about that. Our practice is all about preventing infections and controlling them to prevent adverse health outcomes.” Advances in technology: Importation of fluoride varnish Old technology = Professionally applied Fluoride Gels • messy, requires suction (special equipment) • requires continual attention for 3 minutes New technology = Fluoride Varnish • total dose easily controlled, safe for preschoolers • no skills or special equipment required (1 minute) Either = a billable service What influences biological variables Fisher-Owens, S. A. et al. Pediatrics 2007;120:e510-e520 Patient-centered Oral Health Care • • • • • Care is provided when it is needed, where it can be accessed, customized to needs of child For a young child - is family-centered care Child develops habits and patterns of behavior that are shaped by care-giver Caregiver is target for knowledge and motivation Health professional’s assessment based upon caregiver reports as much as direct observations of child Patient-centered Care The Institute of Medicine names 'patient-centered care' as one of six domains of quality. Research shows that orienting the health system around the preferences and needs of patients has the potential to improve patients' satisfaction with care as well as their clinical outcomes. All preschoolers need patient-centered oral health care • • • • • But many preschoolers do not require dental care (i.e. “hands on” care of a dentist) Who and what most influence parenting practices (espec. diet and hygiene)? Which professionals are best prepared to influence parenting practices? (authority, skills, time) Who has more opportunities to influence parents? Is it realistic to think that dentists, however well trained, can have as great an impact as other disciplines could, collectively? Oral Health “Dream Team” Includes health professionals and social services workers to influence parenting and home life: Frequent or timely contact Culturally sensitive, language compatible Expertise is acknowledged, respected Can draw out parental concerns ( M.I.) Offer credible solutions Believe OH is integral to health and well-being Know key behaviors and messages Aware of other team members & referral options Dentists still have a key role Hold oral health in highest regard Know latest science and guides protocols • risk factors • prevention • tooth preserving techniques • dental filling materials Know key behaviors desired and messages being delivered Could be aware of other team members and provide input to referral protocols Barriers to Integration • • • • • • • Communication – lack of protocols, common language Communication – common electronic health record Uneven financing – personal vs societal responsibility Different unit of care – fee-for-visit vs fee-for-service Need common curriculum – Smiles for Life = good start Professional “turf” concerns – fear loss of respect or $s Others? Conclusions • • • The mouth is part of the body Dental care is not the same as oral health & vice versa Principles of patient-centered primary care justify more attention to oral health in primary care practices (as well as more attention to non-dental health problems in dental practices) • • Advances in science/technology will enable more focused & effective interventions that can be delivered by PC Some gaps could be closed by philanthropic investment Thank You Bill Maas [email protected]