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Patient Care The Practice of Dentistry COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE “We want to shift the paradigm from asking what’s the matter with the patient to asking what MATTERS to the patient.” Dr. Thanh Neville COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Session Learning Objectives • • • • • • • • Create a Philosophy...

Patient Care The Practice of Dentistry COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE “We want to shift the paradigm from asking what’s the matter with the patient to asking what MATTERS to the patient.” Dr. Thanh Neville COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Session Learning Objectives • • • • • • • • Create a Philosophy of Dental Practice. Define Collaborative Practice. Define Person Centered Care. Discuss the role of ethical codes, dental practice acts, and evidence in clinical practice. Identify the different models of practice and level of autonomy at each. Define the roles and responsibilities of the practicing clinician. Discuss ways to prevent and overcome challenges while practicing dentistry. Compare and contrast excellence versus perfectionism. COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Collaborative Practice: What is it? “Collaborative practice in health care occurs when multiple health workers from different professional backgrounds provide comprehensive services by working with patients, their families, [caregivers,] and communities to deliver the highest quality of care across settings.” COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE History of Collaborative Practice in Dentistry • Historically, dentistry has been very isolated from medicine. • • • • 1995: Alerted that greater collaboration was needed between medicine and dentistry 2006: Academic leaders saw dental schools as isolated from interprofessional education. The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) promoted an accreditation standard stating dental graduates “must be competent in communicating and collaborating with other members of the health care team to facilitate the provision of health care”. • • Continues to shape dental practices today Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) adopted the standard. 2014: 90% of dental schools offered IPE experiences, 69% of those activities were required. COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Why is Collaborative Practice Important? • Increases access to care • Improves practice productivity and efficiency • Lowers/manages costs • Improves patient satisfaction • Improves patient clinical outcomes COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Which leads us to…. COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Person Centered Care “To achieve optimal health and oral health, the system of care must place a person and their social well-being at the center of decision making and understand factors spent outside the clinical settings, including individual behavior, context and lifestyle.” COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE You’re asking yourself…. What does this have to do with me as a student dentist? COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE The Grey Zone Patient Safety Dental Practice Acts Code of Ethics Standard of Care Evidenced Based Dentistry COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Level of Autonomy The place where you decide to practice will affect your autonomy greatly. COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Your Role and Responsibility as a Clinician To take account all of these factors, balance them and come up with a plan that best serves everyone, especially the person receiving care. COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Group Discussion What tools can you use to balance all of these roles and responsibilities? COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE • • • • • • Through Documentation Communication and Strong Informed Consent Be Honest Redo Mistakes Collaborative Care - Discuss with Colleagues Implement Self-Assessment Refer Out When Needed COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE YOU’RE GOING TO MESS UP AND IT’S OKAY!! THAT’S WHY THEY CALL IT PRACTICE!! COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Excellence Instead of Perfection COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Group Discussion Discuss excellence versus perfection. Do you struggle with perfectionism? COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Goal in Dental School • • • • Create a foundation that allows you to practice independently and confidently, while striving for excellence. You are in charge of your own destiny and dental school will be what you make of it. The hard work lies on your shoulders. Do your best to go above and beyond; however, create firm boundaries and do not compromise your mental health and values. Above all, ask for help if you need it. We are here for you! COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Group Discussion Did your Philosophy of Dental Practice change after this session? COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE “A good doctor knows the name of the disease he/she treats, but a great doctor knows the name of person with the disease.” Author Unknown COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Questions COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE