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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2020

A proposed classification for orthodontic practice in India.

Azhar Mohammed, Yatishkumar Joshi, Crystal Runa Soans, P S Murali, Mukul Shetty, Kaushik Shetty

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Azhar MohammedDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE (deemed to be) University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Yatishkumar JoshiDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, MIDSR Dental College and Hospital, Latur, Maharashtra, India.
Crystal Runa SoansDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE (deemed to be) University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
P S MuraliDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE (deemed to be) University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Mukul ShettyDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE (deemed to be) University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Kaushik ShettyDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE (deemed to be) University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.

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backgroundDental practice is blooming in India with many conventional and advanced setups providing orthodontic services. Orthodontics as a specialty has come to the forefront, as awareness of orthodontic therapy has increased. It is important to classify any health practice to understand, compare, and research the implications of various organizational setups in the country. It should possess the ability to chart the similarities and distinctions between different setups for ease of communication and patient awareness. Presently, there is no defined system that classifies the type of orthodontic practice in the country. Lack of any classification of the organizational setups makes it impossible to categorize or compare the various setups for research purpose, recognition of the dental personnel and facilities provided. This article aims to propose a simple 3-stage classification to orthodontic practices in India. TECHNIQUE: Three-stage classification of orthodontic practice in group, type, and subtype gives a comprehensive coverage to all types of orthodontic setups in India. The group explains the center in three levels based on the armamentarium and services provided. The type explains the center in five levels based on ownership and scope of providing care. Finally, the subtype explains the availability and qualification of the operating personnel. CONCLUSION AND SIGNIFICANCE: This classification aims to provide a tool for communication and recording the levels of orthodontic care possible at any given center. It also facilitates continued study of its impact on practice efficacy and patient awareness.

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Indian orthodonticsorthodontic practiceorthodontics

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