Management of dental emergencies amongst Australian general medical practitioners - A case-vignette study.

Joon Soo ParkA T PageP-H ShenK PriceM TennantEstie Kruger

Published in: Australian dental journal (2021)

Most GPs referred dental emergencies to dentists. GP management of dental emergencies were predominantly palliative. Therefore, opportunities for collaborative practice models amongst GPs and dentists may be needed to bridge the gap in the regional and remote locations.

Keyphrases

oral health
primary care
healthcare
quality improvement
palliative care
general practice