Session
Moderator
Dr. DH
10/ 4（sun）
13:30 - 15:00
4F〜6F ホール C
Session 19
The Future of Dentistry and Community Collaboration
— Practical Approaches in Outpatient and Home Dental Care, and a Glimpse into What Lies Ahead —
これからの歯科と地域連携
～外来・訪問での実践と少し先の未来～
Moderator & Lecturer
Developing Community-Based Healthcare Centered on Oral Function Management: Practical Strategies and Clinical Tips
- Broadening Outcomes
- The Fox and the Hedgehog
- Perception → Thinking → Opinion → Action
Traditionally, the primary focus of dental care was the treatment of dental caries, periodontal disease, and prosthetic rehabilitation. I recently learned that my family's dental clinic did not even require appointments in the past—a reflection of the overwhelming number of patients needing treatment for dental disease at that time. However, times have changed, and so too must our targets and approaches to intervention. We need to broaden our perspective beyond the oral cavity, expand the outcomes we aim to achieve, and think more freely about the role of dentistry. In this lecture, I hope we can explore together the future of dental care and consider the changes we should strive to achieve in the near future.
Lecturer
Developing Community-Based Healthcare Centered on Oral Function Management: Practical Strategies and Clinical Tips
- Integrating oral function management into both home-visit and outpatient dental care
- Initiatives by Dental Associations and the development of community-based healthcare
- Health promotion through activities in local shopping districts
- Scheduling strategies for outpatient care: Practical tips and innovations for dental clinics
Lecturer
Starting with a Single Toothbrush: How Family Dentists Build Lasting Connections
- Dental care tailored to each stage of life
- Building connections and effective collaboration with families and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Looking beyond disease: Understanding patients' lives and values
In a super-aged society, family dentists are increasingly expected to support patients throughout every stage of life, from outpatient care to home visits. In daily practice, this means looking beyond disease management and considering each patient's lifestyle and personal values. This lecture will explore practical approaches to oral care and nutritional support that can begin with something as simple as bringing a single toothbrush. Through clinical cases, participants will learn strategies for building effective relationships with families and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, as well as practical perspectives for supporting patients within the community. The lecture aims to provide useful insights that can be readily applied in everyday clinical practice.
