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Fleming PS, Colonio-Salazar F, Waylen A, Sherriff M, Burden D, O Neill C, Ness A, Sandy J, Ireland T. Factors affecting willingness to pay for NHS-based orthodontic treatment. Br Dent J 2022:10.1038/s41415-022-3878-6. [PMID: 35091691 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-022-3878-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Objective To assess factors affecting willingness to pay for orthodontic treatment.Methods An online discrete choice experiment and willingness to pay study was conducted on a convenience sample of 250 participants aged 16 and above over a four-month period. Participants completed a series of stated-preference tasks, in which they viewed choice sets with two orthodontic treatment options involving different combinations of attributes: family income; cost to patient; cause of problem; prevention of future problems; age; severity of the problem; and self-esteem/confidence.Results Family income, cost to patient, cause of the problem, age and self-esteem/confidence were the most important attributes influencing participants' decisions to have orthodontic treatment. Participants felt that free NHS-based orthodontic provision should be prioritised for those under 18, regardless of family income, for those with developmental anomalies, particularly where self-esteem and confidence are affected, with younger participants (aged 16-24 years) strongly preferring full NHS funding for those under 18 years old (p = 0.007, 95% CI: 0.57-0.09) who dislike smiling in public, especially where self-esteem and confidence are impaired (p = 0.002, 95% CI: 0.16-0.71). Participants with high annual income had the highest preference for the NHS to fund treatment regardless of income (p = 0.02, 95% CI: 0.13-1.47) and placed an onus on addressing developmental anomalies (p = 0.004, 95% CI: 0.22-1.15). In total, 159 (63.6%) of those who would undergo treatment were willing to pay for it, with the majority (88%) open to paying up to £2,000 and only three participants stating the NHS should not contribute towards the cost of orthodontic treatment.Conclusions Based on this pilot study, key factors influencing the decision to undergo treatment included family income, cost, the aetiology of malocclusion, age and self-esteem/confidence. It was felt that free NHS-based treatment should be given priority where self-esteem and confidence are impaired among young people. Further research to inform the priorities underpinning the provision of dental care and orthodontic treatment within the NHS is required.
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- Padhraig S Fleming
- Professor of Orthodontics, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.
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- Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences, School of Oral and Dental Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Visiting Professor, Dental Material Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Professor of Orthodontics, Queen´s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Professor of Orthodontics, Queen´s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Professor of Epidemiology, Bristol Dental School, Bristol, UK
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- Professor of Orthodontics, Child Dental Health, Bristol Dental School, Bristol, UK
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- Professor of Orthodontics, Bristol Dental School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Yih Ting SF, Wen Chien KC, Ramzi NH, Pau A, Kunnath Menon R. Personality Traits and Annual Income Determine the Willingness to Pay for a Single Tooth Implant. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9080952. [PMID: 34442089 PMCID: PMC8391254 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9080952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the factors influencing the willingness to pay for a single tooth implant in Malaysia and to assess if an additional evidence-based patient education video increases the willingness to pay. A total of 100 subjects seeking single tooth replacement at the Oral Health Centre, International Medical University (IMU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, were asked to complete questionnaires about personal demographics and personality traits. Subsequently, they were randomly allocated into two groups. Group C received a conventional patient-dentist interaction on treatment options for missing teeth, while Group EV received the same content with an additional evidence-based video on the survival rate and complications for each option from recent meta-analyses. Willingness to pay the median price and the highest price that the subjects were willing to pay were assessed by a structured bidding process. A higher annual income was significantly associated with willingness to pay the median price for a single tooth implant (χ2 = 6.91, p = 0.03). Dominant personality traits of openness (r = -0.25), conscientiousness (r = -0.30) and agreeableness (r = -0.20) were negatively correlated with the highest price that the patients were willing to pay for a single tooth implant (Pearson's correlation test, p < 0.05). No significant difference in willingness to pay was found between Group C and Group EV (χ2 = 0.05, p > 0.05). In conclusion, patient education strategies for single tooth replacements with dental implants should be customized based on a patient's personality and income to maximize effectiveness.
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- Shirlene Foo Yih Ting
- School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia; (S.F.Y.T.); (K.C.W.C.); (A.P.)
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- School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia; (S.F.Y.T.); (K.C.W.C.); (A.P.)
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- Institute for Research, Development and Innovation, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia;
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- School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia; (S.F.Y.T.); (K.C.W.C.); (A.P.)
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- Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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Prevalence of Missing Values and Protest Zeros in Contingent Valuation in Dental Medicine. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18147219. [PMID: 34299670 PMCID: PMC8307611 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18147219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Background: The number of contingent valuation (CV) studies in dental medicine using willingness-to-pay (WTP) methodology has substantially increased in recent years. Missing values due to absent information (i.e., missingness) or false information (i.e., protest zeros) are a common problem in WTP studies. The objective of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of missing values in CV studies in dental medicine, to assess how these have been dealt with, and to suggest recommendations for future research. Methods: We systematically searched electronic databases (MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, PROSPERO) on 8 June 2021, and hand-searched references of selected reviews. CV studies in clinical dentistry using WTP for valuing a good or service were included. Results: We included 49 WTP studies in our review. Out of these, 19 (38.8%) reported missing values due to absent information, and 28 (57.1%) reported zero values (i.e., WTP valued at zero). Zero values were further classified into true zeros (i.e., representing the underlying preference of the respondent) or protest zeros (i.e., false information as a protest behavior) in only 9 studies. Most studies used a complete case analysis to address missingness while only one study used multiple imputation. Conclusions: There is uncertainty in the dental literature on how to address missing values and zero values in CV studies. Zero values need to be classified as true zeros versus protest zeros with follow-up questions after the WTP elicitation procedure, and then need to be handled differently. Advanced statistical methods are available to address both missing values due to missingness and due to protest zeros but these are currently underused in dental medicine. Failing to appropriately address missing values in CV studies may lead to biased WTP estimates of dental interventions.
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Rehman I, Elmahgoub F, Goodall C. Evaluation of the information provided by UK dental practice websites regarding complications of dental implants. Br Dent J 2021; 230:831-834. [PMID: 34172870 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-021-3080-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Introduction Dental implants are a popular option for replacing missing teeth. When searching for information regarding dental implants, patients may first look to their dental practice website. The aim of this study was to assess the variance of patient information provided regarding implant complications on dental implant practice websites.Materials and methods Inclusion criteria for this study were dental practices within the Greater Glasgow & Clyde health board and practices with an active website. Completeness was assessed using a six-point score based on the British Association of Oral Surgeons 'Information for patients' leaflet and Association of Dental Implantology 'Considering dental implants? - A patient's guide to dental implant treatment' leaflet.Results In total, 90.7% (n = 107) of practices provided accessible implant information on their websites. However, only 37.3% (n = 44) mentioned one or more specified dental implant complications. Pain/discomfort was the most frequently stated complication (n = 41/118); implant failure was only mentioned by 19 practices (16%). The mean number of complications mentioned by the 118 practices offering dental implants was 1.1.Discussion As implant dentistry grows, there may be concerns over patient expectations. To overcome lack of quality assurance on the internet, dentists can provide factual information on their websites. They should be aware of their duty to provide material that is accurate, honest, informative and not potentially misleading.
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- Ilyaas Rehman
- Dental Core Trainee in Oral Surgery, Department of Oral Surgery, Glasgow University Dental School, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JZ, UK
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- Dental Core Trainee in Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, Department of Oral Surgery, Glasgow University Dental School, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JZ, UK.
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- Senior Clinical Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Oral Surgery, Department of Oral Surgery, Glasgow University Dental School, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JZ, UK
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Tada S, Kanazawa M, Miyayasu A, Iwaki M, Srinivasan M, Minakuchi S, McKenna G. Patient preferences for different tooth replacement strategies for the edentulous mandible: A willingness-to-pay analysis. J Prosthodont Res 2021; 65:535-540. [PMID: 33980785 DOI: 10.2186/jpr.jpr_d_20_00170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate patients' economic preferences for two different tooth replacement strategies for the edentulous mandible namely conventional complete dentures (CCDs) and implant overdentures supported by two implants (IODs), using a willingness-to-pay (WTP) analysis. METHODS Twenty-six elderly patients who had been rehabilitated with either a mandibular CCD or IOD were invited to participate in this study. All participants were provided with the details of the two treatment protocols, including advantages, disadvantages, and treatment costs. The patients were then asked to indicate their maximum WTP values for each protocol using a payment card method for contingency evaluation. RESULTS Fifteen patients with mandibular CCD (CCD-Group) and 12 patients with IOD (IOD-Group) participated in the study. Overall, the median and maximum WTP values recorded for IOD therapy were significantly higher than those for CCD therapy (p<0.05). Both treatment groups recorded maximum WTP values for CCD therapy, which exceeded the market cost (¥30,000 [US$280]), CCD-Group: ¥50,000 (interquartile range [IQR]: 40,000 - 65,000), and IOD-Group: ¥45,000 (IQR: 30,000-85,000)]. However, both groups registered a median and maximum WTP values for IOD therapy lower than the market cost (¥780,000 [US$7,300]), (CCD-Group: ¥500,000 [IQR: 300,000 - 750,000], IOD-Group: ¥700,000 [IQR: 500,000-800,000]). CONCLUSION The maximum WTP values recorded for IOD therapy were significantly higher than CCD therapy in both treatment groups. While patients were willing to pay more than the current market costs for CCDs, they were not willing to meet the market value for IODs.
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- Sayaka Tada
- Discipline of Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, Discipline of Primary Dental Care & Population Health, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore
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- Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo
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- Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo
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- General Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo
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- Clinic of General-, Special care and Geriatric Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich
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- Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo
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- Centre for Public Health, Institute for Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast
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Saadatfar N, Jadidfard MP. An overview of the methodological aspects and policy implications of willingness-to-pay studies in oral health: a scoping review of existing literature. BMC Oral Health 2020; 20:323. [PMID: 33183293 PMCID: PMC7664028 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-020-01303-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Demands for dental services seem to be beyond the capacities of most healthcare systems these days. Patient preferences have been increasingly emphasized to be considered in the joint decision-making process. Willingness-to-pay (WTP) is a recommended method for measuring the utility of health services; increasingly being used in recent decades. Taking these points into consideration, this article aims to provide an overview of the methodological aspects and policy implications of WTP studies in the field of oral health. Methods The research was conducted in ISPOR, PubMed and Google Scholar databases. In addition, reference lists of included articles were checked to identify the relevant studies. All studies published were included that were in the English language and reported using WTP for oral health-related goods and services. A data-charting form was developed by a focus group discussion panel of seven experts to derive the main methodological aspects of WTP. Also, Core policy suggestions were categorized through thematic content analysis of the included papers. Results The search strategy yielded 389 studies of which 52 were included. WTP studies in oral health show an increasing trend in global publications. The UK and Canada have a greater share in published material than in any other country. The dominant field of these researches is in restorative and prosthetic dentistry, and a wide range of different methodological aspects was documented. Policy suggestions were categorized in three main themes: (A) setting new tariffs or subsidizing the item, (B) provision of the item due to population preferences, and (C) improving literacy regarding the item. Conclusions An urgent need for a common framework regarding the design of WTP studies in dentistry seems paramount. Some policy suggestions seem not to be applicable, perhaps due to insufficient familiarity of the researchers with the complexities of the public policymaking process.
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- Navid Saadatfar
- Department of Community Oral Health, School of Dentistry, Shahid-Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Shahid-Chamran Avenue, Evin, Tehran, 19839, Iran
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- Department of Community Oral Health, School of Dentistry, Shahid-Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Shahid-Chamran Avenue, Evin, Tehran, 19839, Iran.
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Walshaw EG, Adam NI, Palmeiro ML, Neves M, Vernazza CR. Patients' and Parents' Valuation of Fluoride. ORAL HEALTH & PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY 2019; 17:211-218. [PMID: 31209443 DOI: 10.3290/j.ohpd.a42666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to elicit willingness to pay (WTP) values for fluoride varnish application from participants using the publically-funded health services in Brazil and the UK, and to identify differences in the variables impacting these values. A secondary aim was to compare WTP values from parents for their own preventive treatment and their child's. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a cross-sectional analysis of quantitative data collected from participants attending routine dental appointments. The clinics were hosted by the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Brazil and Newcastle Dental Hospital, UK. RESULTS The mean WTP for Brazilian adults was R$60.37 (=£15.97). WTP was highly variable and factors affecting it were difficult to identify. UK parents valued fluoride varnish at mean values of £28.21 and £28.12 for themselves and their child, respectively. Regression modelling found those with higher incomes had higher WTP in both samples. In the UK, parental and child WTP increased when parents had higher self-perceived need for dental treatment, had experienced recent dental pain, or their child had received restorations in the last 2 years. CONCLUSIONS WTP for fluoride varnish varied dramatically between individuals. In both countries, it was difficult to predict this variance, as factors which would likely impact upon on WTP had a limited effect and were sometimes counter-intuitive. WTP values for a parent and their child were not statistically significantly different.
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Emami E, Alesawy A, de Grandmont P, Cerutti-Kopplin D, Kodama N, Menassa M, Rompré P, Durand R. A within-subject clinical trial on the conversion of mandibular two-implant to three-implant overdenture: Patient-centered outcomes and willingness to pay. Clin Oral Implants Res 2019; 30:218-228. [PMID: 30681193 DOI: 10.1111/clr.13408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2018] [Revised: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine the impact of adding a third midline implant with stud attachment to a mandibular two-implant overdenture on patient-oriented outcomes. METHODS In this pre-post design clinical trial, following the standard procedures, mandibular two-implant overdentures of 17 edentulous individuals (61.9 ± 6.6 years) were converted to three-implant overdentures by adding a stud attachment to an unloaded midline implant. Patient-oriented outcomes included patient expectations and satisfaction with implant overdenture as well as willingness to pay the cost of conversion. Data were collected at baseline and at the 6-week follow-up using visual analog and binary scales as well as open-ended questions. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, Spearman's correlation, Fisher exact test, Mann-Whitney U test, and the exact sign test. RESULTS After connecting the third midline implant to the mandibular two-implant overdenture, there was a statistically significant decrease in the anteroposterior movement (p = 0.005) as evaluated by clinicians. Moreover, study participants reported an increase in perceived stability of the overdenture (95% CI; 0.68-1.00, p = 0.002) and in their ability to speak (95% CI; 0.63-1.00, p = 0.008). The addition of a third implant met the expectations of 94% of patients in regard to lower denture stability, 100% for retention, and 82.4% for comfort. The mandibular three-implant overdenture increased patient general satisfaction over a short period of time, but this improvement was not statistically significant. About 80% of patients would recommend this type of prosthesis to their peers but only 47% of them would agree to pay a large increase in the cost of treatment compared to a two-implant overdenture. CONCLUSIONS The addition of a midline third implant to an existing mandibular two-implant overdenture resulted in several improved patient-reported outcomes.
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- Elham Emami
- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Faculty of Dentistry, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Research Center, Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montréal (CRCHUM), Institut de recherche en santé publique de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Vernazza C, Anderson L, Ian Hunter A, Leck HC, O'Connor SD, Smith GR, Stokes RJ, Rolland S. The value of orthodontics: Do parents' willingness to pay values reflect the IOTN? JDR Clin Trans Res 2018; 3:141-149. [PMID: 29556552 DOI: 10.1177/2380084418756039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Given the limited evidence about the benefits of orthodontic treatment, many health care systems have rationed access to orthodontic care with the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) being one tool used to attempt to allocate resources based on need. However, it is not clear whether patient and public valuations of different levels of need (as described by the IOTN) reflect the resource allocation decisions. The aim of this project was therefore to determine the values parents placed on correction of malocclusions at different IOTN levels using the willingness to pay (WTP) technique. Method 401 parents of children attending hospital-based orthodontic clinics in the North of England were recruited to complete a questionnaire eliciting WTP for the correction of seven malocclusions with different IOTN scores. In addition demographic and orthodontic history characteristics were collected. Results were analysed with appropriate pairwise significance tests and regression. Results A significant difference in WTP was noted between all the possible pairs of malocclusions with the exception of overjets with moderate versus great need of treatments. At moderate levels, correction of crowding was valued less than overjet but this was reversed at great need levels. Very little of the variance in WTP was explained by the variables collected. When looking at factors affecting percentage difference between values for different pairs of malocclusions, in general, no factors predicted the magnitude of difference. Conclusion Median valuations for correction of malocclusions vary significantly for different levels of need (as judged by IOTN), with increasing levels of need generating higher values. However, there was a limited effect of demographic or orthodontic characteristics on the magnitude of percentage difference in values for correcting malocclusions different levels of need.
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- Christopher Vernazza
- NIHR Clinician Scientist, Centre for Oral Health Research, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. NE2 4BW, +44 (0)191 2088396
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- Specialist Orthodontist, Milngavie Orthodontics, 13 Main Street, Milngavie, Scotland, G62 6BJ
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- Specialist Orthodontist, Dentalign Orthodontics, 55 Burscough Street, Ormskirk, Near Liverpool, UK. L39 2EL
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- Specialist Orthodontist, Windmill Orthodontics, 37 Heaton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. NE6 1SB
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- Post-CCST Orthodontist, Birmingham Dental Hospital, Mill Pool Way, Birmingham, United Kingdom. B5 7EG
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- Post-CCST in Orthodontics, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, 76 Wellesley Road, Sheffield, UK, S10 2SZ
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- Specialist Orthodontist, Dungarvan Orthodontic Practice, Priory House, Main St., Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland
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- Clinical Senior Lecturer in Orthodontics, Centre for Oral Health Research, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. NE2 4BW
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Tan SHX, Vernazza CR, Nair R. Critical review of willingness to pay for clinical oral health interventions. J Dent 2017; 64:1-12. [PMID: 28662842 PMCID: PMC5558873 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2017.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2017] [Revised: 06/21/2017] [Accepted: 06/23/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This critical review aimed to identify, consolidate and evaluate the quality of Willingness to Pay (WTP) studies applied to clinical contexts in the field of dentistry. METHODS PubMed and Web of Science databases were systematically searched for relevant publications. Screening and data extraction was then performed. Primary literature in English-language were included to assess the WTP for oral health interventions, when the valuations were applied to a clinical measure. Twenty-six publications met the inclusion criteria. RESULTS WTP was elicited mainly via face-to-face interviews (13 publications) and questionnaires (12 publications). The majority (24) of publications selected an out-of-pocket payment vehicle. Eleven publications adopted a bidding method, nine publications adopted an open-ended format, and the remaining six studies adopted a payment card or choice method. Pre-testing was reported in only nine publications, and few studies accounted for starting point bias. Eight of 11 publications found that higher incomes were associated with higher WTP values. The female gender, a younger age and higher education levels were associated with a higher WTP in select studies. CONCLUSIONS Only a small minority of the studies used strategies to avoid well documented biases related to WTP elicitation. Cost versus benefit of many clinical scenarios remain uninvestigated. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE WTP studies in dentistry may benefit from pre-testing and the inclusion of a script to minimise hypothetical bias. They may also be better conducted face-to-face and via a shuffled payment card method. Income levels, and potentially education levels, gender and age, should be assessed for their influence on WTP values.
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- Sharon Hui Xuan Tan
- Ministry of Health Holdings, Singapore 1 Maritime Square, 099253, Singapore.
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- Centre for Oral Health Research, Newcastle University Framlington Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4BW, United Kingdom.
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- University of Adelaide, ARCPOH, Adelaide Dental School, Level 9, AHMS Building, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia.
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Zitzmann NU, Krastl G, Weiger R, Kühl S, Sendi P. Cost-effectiveness of anterior implants versus fixed dental prostheses. J Dent Res 2013; 92:183S-8S. [PMID: 24158338 DOI: 10.1177/0022034513504927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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For the restoration of an anterior missing tooth, implant-supported single crowns (ISCs) or fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) are indicated, but it is not clear which type of restoration is more cost-effective. A self-selected trial was performed with 15 patients with ISCs and 11 with FDPs. Patient preferences were recorded with visual analog scales before treatment, 1 month following restoration, and then annually. Quality-adjusted tooth years (QATYs) were estimated by considering the type of reconstruction for replacing the missing tooth and its effect on the adjacent teeth. A stochastic cost-effectiveness model was developed using Monte Carlo simulation. The expected costs and QATYs were summarized in cost-effectiveness acceptability curves. ISC was the dominant strategy, with a QATY increase of 0.01 over 3 years and 0.04 over 10 years with a higher probability of being cost-effective. While both treatment options provided satisfactory long-term results from the patient's perspective, the lower initial costs, particularly laboratory fees, were responsible for the dominance of ISCs over FDPs.
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- N U Zitzmann
- Department of Periodontology, Endodontology, and Cariology, University of Basel, Hebelstrasse 3, CH-4056, Basel, Switzerland
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Widström E, Seppälä T. Willingness and ability to pay for unexpected dental expenses by Finnish adults. BMC Oral Health 2012; 12:35. [PMID: 22935077 PMCID: PMC3497879 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6831-12-35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2011] [Accepted: 07/11/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Since 2002, adults have been able to choose oral health care services in the public sector or in the private sector in Finland. Though various subsidies for care exist in both sectors, the Public Dental Service (PDS) is a cheaper option for the patient but, on the other hand, there are no waiting lists for private care. The aim of this study was to assess middle-aged adults' use of dental services, willingness to pay (WTP) and ability to pay (ATP) for unexpected, urgent dental treatment. Methods Postal questionnaires on use of dental services were sent to a random sample of 1500 47-59 year old adults living in three large municipalities in the Helsinki region. The initial response rate was 65.8%. Two hypothetical scenarios were presented: "What would be the highest price you would be prepared to pay to have a lost filling replaced immediately, or, at the latest, the day after losing the filling?" and " How much could you pay for unexpected dental expenses at two weeks notice, if you suddenly needed more comprehensive treatment?" Logistic regression analysis was used to analyse factors related to WTP and ATP. Results Most respondents (89.6%) had visited a dentist recently and a majority (76.1%) had used private services. For immediate replacement of a lost filling, almost all respondents (93.2%) were willing to pay the lower price charged in the PDS and 46.2% were willing to pay the private fee. High income and no subjective need for dental treatment were positively associated with the probability of paying a higher price. Most respondents (93.0%) were able to pay a low fee, EUR 50 and almost half (41.6%) at least EUR 300 for unexpected treatment at short notice. High income and male sex were associated with high ATP. Conclusion There was a strong and statistically significant relationship between income and WTP and ATP for urgent dental care, indicating that access to publicly provided services improved equity for persons with low income.
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Affiliation(s)
- Eeva Widström
- National Institute for Health and Welfare, PO Box 30, Helsinki 00271, Finland.
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