title: Managing caries in virtual dental homes using interim therapeutic restorations.
abstract: The Pacific Center for Special Care at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry has developed the virtual dental home (VDH) system, which uses allied dental professionals trained to place interim therapeutic restorations (ITR) under the general supervision of dentists. This paper reviews the scientific basis for the ITR, as used in the VDH system, in managing caries lesions and delivering oral health care to underserved and vulnerable populations.
authors: University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, USA. pglassman@pacific.edu
authors: Paul
authors: P
authors: Glassman
authors: Paul
authors: P
authors: Subar
authors: Alan W
authors: AW
authors: Budenz
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D057087:Dental Atraumatic Restorative Treatment; D003727:Dental Auxiliaries / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy*; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D017216:Telemedicine; D035862:Vulnerable Populations
chemical_list: D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements