There are many misconceptions on the part of students and private practitioners that community health dentistry does not provide a wide array of practice experiences. Last week I performed the following procedures:
1. Final impression for a full gold crown #31.
2. Pediatric well baby dental visit.
3. Pick up impression to add #23 to a mandibular acrylic partial.
4. Extraction of #17 and supernumerary 17 prime.
5. Referral to ENT after discovering enlarged lymph nodes on a head and neck examination.
This is in addition to performing many administrative duties like:
1. Interviewing potential dental candidates for a practice.
2. Approving order requests.
3. Monitoring clinical productivity of providers.
4. Training dental assistants, etc.
I find community health dentistry rewarding because the sliding scale fee enables me to provide care to many people who cannot afford private practice fees. Patients are so appreciative when they find a provider who is courteous, competent and affordable.
Want to know more about my love affair with community health dentistry?—Stay tuned!
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