On translating new biologic-based interventions into dental practice.
Prudent change is a professional responsibility. Four forces will influence the incorporation of the new biology into dental practice--and their individual application in various settings will lead to a range of practice characteristics. These forces include our vision of what it means to be a professional, health consequences of the new biology, infrastructure features, and incentive structures.
White
B Alex
BA
Oral Health Research, Delta Dental of Massachusetts, Medford Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02129-1454, USA. awhite@deltadentalma.com
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001695:Biology; D003815:Dentists; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D019239:Practice Patterns, Dentists'; D012586:Science; D013672:Technology