Application of IARTI and Ameliorating Principles to Improve Compliance and Completion of Treatment in General Dental Practice

Abstract

Introduction: Many General Dental Practitioners run single handedly a mini-hospital. Practice administration, delivery of treatment and financial stewardship are all demanding with consequent induction of uncertainty, distress, and diminished performance, loss of satisfaction and unwelcome depression and anxiety. Aim: This contribution describes moderation of stresses in general dental practice by applying amelioration policies. Discussion: This advisory is targeted at all dentists involved in extensive dental therapy. The stress and anxiety of practice management is improved by applying newly established principles of practice, namely the Initial Assessment and Ranking of Treatment Index (IARTI) and What arrangements Have you made to meet your Oligations (WAHUM TOMYO), Immediate Payment Therapy (IPP) and Big Toe Philosophy (BTP). Conclusion: By applying these fundamental principles into general dental practice, much anxiety is relieved, challenges and problems are avoided or resolved and successful practice of dentistry is realized. A much higher frequency of failures will occur if these principles are not applied. Success does depend on applying IARTI and WAHUM TOMYO, IPP and BTP.