2019. március 11., hétfő 08:00 |
FDI: Endodontics white paper calls for treatment to consider impact on patient health and well-being |
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Geneva, 11 March, 2019 (APA/OTS) - FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) released its first white paper on endodontic care today, providing an important resource for dentists, national dental associations (NDAs) and other oral health actors. |
Endodontic care treats the damage done to the blood vessels, nerves,
and tissues in and around the tooth. This damage is often caused by
untreated dental caries, which affects a staggering 2.4 billion
people worldwide.
The White Paper on Endodontic Care defines the scale of the global
burden of endodontic disease and proposes patient-centered solutions
to improve endodontic health. The paper was published as part of
FDI's Endodontics in General Practice initiative, supported by
Dentsply Sirona.
Rather than focusing purely on the roots of the tooth, this paper
calls for endodontic care to address a broader set of health
outcomes that directly affect the patient, including teeth retention
and impact on overall health. Patients are concerned with
eliminating pain and keeping the affected tooth healthy and strong
over the long term. Considering the patient's perspective in the
provision of endodontic care has significant implications for
existing treatment guidelines.
"A comprehensive approach to endodontic care puts the patient
first," said FDI President Dr Kathryn Kell. "We need to shift away
from treatment outcomes that focus solely on technical goals and
clinical symptoms after treatment and take a closer look at how we
can deliver better care to our patients."
The paper summarizes results of a survey completed by FDI member
NDAs to identify obstacles to providing endodontic care. Members
reported that limited access to care is an on-going challenge in
many countries, and misconceptions of endodontics as a complex or
painful procedure frequently deter patients from seeking treatment.
"Untreated endodontic conditions can drastically affect one's
quality of life, causing craniofacial pain, difficulty chewing, and
trouble sleeping," said Dr Terri Dolan, VP and Chief Clinical
Officer at Dentsply Sirona. "We are proud to support FDI's work to
actively address these challenges and propose tangible solutions to
improve endodontic health worldwide."
Endodontics (in Greek, 'endo' means 'inside' and 'odont' means
'tooth') is the branch of dentistry concerning the conservation and
treatment of dental pulp and tissues surrounding the roots of the
tooth. FDI's Endodontics in General Practice project guides general
dentists on the provision of endodontic care.
About FDI World Dental Federation
FDI is the main representative body for more than 1 million
dentists worldwide, with a vision of leading the world to optimal
oral health. Its membership comprises some 200 national member
associations and specialist groups in over 130 countries.
About Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona is the world's largest manufacturer of professional
dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation
and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply
Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets dental and oral health
products as well as consumable medical devices under a portfolio of
world class brands.
Media contact Charanjit Jagait: Tel: +41 79 796 76 13 cjagait@fdiworlddental.org
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