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Frugale Zahnmedizin – Ressourceneinsparungen mit Fokussierung auf Kernfunktionen und Patientenbedürfnisse

Year: 2021

Type: review

Abstract: Frugal dentistry is derived from the term "frugal" (meaning simple, economical, usable, suitable). It focuses on dental interventions, which on one hand leads to a cost reduction compared to treatment alternatives and on the other hand focuses on dental core functionalities taking into account the patient's needs. In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted the urgency to prioritize cost-effective and affordable interventions.Against this background, a classification and review of frugal dentistry is carried out in this article. To what extent its objectives can be substantiated is investigated. Based on literature sources and an exemplary clinical presentation, options for frugal dentistry are shown. In addition, examples of potential frugal interventions and innovations are named and explained for a number of subject fields in dentistry. There are serious deficits in the systematic development and implementation of frugal dentistry. Numerous efforts in research, teaching, and patient care are therefore still required.

Source: Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz

DOI: 10.1007/s00103-021-03377-y

Author: Hans Jörg Staehle

Institution: University Hospital Heidelberg

Language: German

Topic: Innovation and Socioeconomic Development

Subfield: Business and International Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,890