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Development of Preventive Dental Guidelines in the Primary Healthcare Setting in Egypt: A Delphi Method
This study addresses the critical need for standardized preventive dental care guidelines within Egypt's primary healthcare system amid the rising burden of oral diseases. Through a systematic two-phase methodology combining a comprehensive literature review and a Delphi consensus-building process e...
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| description | This study addresses the critical need for standardized preventive dental care guidelines within Egypt's primary healthcare system amid the rising burden of oral diseases. Through a systematic two-phase methodology combining a comprehensive literature review and a Delphi consensus-building process engaging 35 dental professionals, the research established priorities for contextually appropriate preventive measures. The consensus framework revealed strong support for clinical interventions (mean of 83% agreement), particularly fluoride-based prevention; community initiatives (mean of 83%), especially school-based programs; policy measures (mean of 77%) such as workforce and educational development, though with variable support for taxation and social determinants approaches. Statistical analysis demonstrated progressive convergence of expert opinions across rounds, yielding a hierarchical implementation framework categorized by priority level. The resulting evidence-informed guidelines provide Egyptian policymakers with a structured approach to integrate preventive dental services within primary healthcare, potentially enhancing oral health outcomes and healthcare equity nationwide. This research addresses a significant gap in Egypt's oral healthcare infrastructure by providing a blueprint for sustainable, context-appropriate preventive dental strategies. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-3590 Development of Preventive Dental Guidelines in the Primary Healthcare Setting in Egypt: A Delphi Method mehriz, basant This study addresses the critical need for standardized preventive dental care guidelines within Egypt's primary healthcare system amid the rising burden of oral diseases. Through a systematic two-phase methodology combining a comprehensive literature review and a Delphi consensus-building process engaging 35 dental professionals, the research established priorities for contextually appropriate preventive measures. The consensus framework revealed strong support for clinical interventions (mean of 83% agreement), particularly fluoride-based prevention; community initiatives (mean of 83%), especially school-based programs; policy measures (mean of 77%) such as workforce and educational development, though with variable support for taxation and social determinants approaches. Statistical analysis demonstrated progressive convergence of expert opinions across rounds, yielding a hierarchical implementation framework categorized by priority level. The resulting evidence-informed guidelines provide Egyptian policymakers with a structured approach to integrate preventive dental services within primary healthcare, potentially enhancing oral health outcomes and healthcare equity nationwide. This research addresses a significant gap in Egypt's oral healthcare infrastructure by providing a blueprint for sustainable, context-appropriate preventive dental strategies. 2025-06-15T07:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/2541 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/3590/viewcontent/auto_convert.pdf Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Dental Public Health Preventive Dentistry Primary Healthcare Community Health and Preventive Medicine Dental Public Health and Education Health Communication Pediatric Dentistry and Pedodontics Preventive Medicine Primary Care Public Health Education and Promotion Quality Improvement |
| spellingShingle | Dental Public Health Preventive Dentistry Primary Healthcare Community Health and Preventive Medicine Dental Public Health and Education Health Communication Pediatric Dentistry and Pedodontics Preventive Medicine Primary Care Public Health Education and Promotion Quality Improvement mehriz, basant Development of Preventive Dental Guidelines in the Primary Healthcare Setting in Egypt: A Delphi Method |
| title | Development of Preventive Dental Guidelines in the Primary Healthcare Setting in Egypt: A Delphi Method |
| title_full | Development of Preventive Dental Guidelines in the Primary Healthcare Setting in Egypt: A Delphi Method |
| title_fullStr | Development of Preventive Dental Guidelines in the Primary Healthcare Setting in Egypt: A Delphi Method |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development of Preventive Dental Guidelines in the Primary Healthcare Setting in Egypt: A Delphi Method |
| title_short | Development of Preventive Dental Guidelines in the Primary Healthcare Setting in Egypt: A Delphi Method |
| title_sort | development of preventive dental guidelines in the primary healthcare setting in egypt a delphi method |
| topic | Dental Public Health Preventive Dentistry Primary Healthcare Community Health and Preventive Medicine Dental Public Health and Education Health Communication Pediatric Dentistry and Pedodontics Preventive Medicine Primary Care Public Health Education and Promotion Quality Improvement |
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