3. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related eve ns
occurring in human populations.
Introduction
Mobile dental clinics- an insight
Design of mobile dental clinic
Features of mobile dental clinics
Specifications of a mobile dental clinic
Advantages and disadvantages of mobile clinics
Conclusion
References
Contents
4. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
• A healthy life is the dream of every
individual and healthy individuals are the
most precious assets any country can have.
• Good health is no longer regarded as a
privilege of the wealthy people, but is now
considered a right irrespective of one’s
socioeconomic status.
Introduction
5. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
•The mobile dental van is used primarily when
oral health is to be delivered to small pockets
of patients that are scattered over a specific
geographic area.
Introduction
6. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
•Introduction of mobile clinics into dentistry
dates back to 1924.
•The acclaimed first mobile dental clinic was in
South Africa.
Mobile dental clinics- an
insight
7. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
•The unit comprises a 2 × 2.3 meter box trailer
that can be towed by a four wheel drive over
any type of terrain and deployed in almost any
weather conditions.
Design of a Mobile dental
clinics
8. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
•Unit is further equipped with a generator and
compressor a central suction system, four
specially designed patient couches, eight
operator and assistant chairs and few folding
chairs.
•Work surface and cabinets are provided.
Design of Mobile dental
clinics
9. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
•Although the initial cost is not as much as a
fixed facility, maintenance costs are higher.
•Useful life is shorter than a fixed facility.
•Require water and waste disposal methods.
Features of mobile dental clinics
10. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
Low-income individuals or families
Isolated or very rural populations
Very young children
Persons in residential care facilities
People who are bed ridden, homebound, very
frail or receiving hospice services at home.
Target population for mobile
dental services
11. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
Help you in better understanding of local
needs and assets.
Build the necessary political will for funding
and establishing your program
Identify and track patient eligibility for
services.
Partnership in providing mobile
dental services
12. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
Gain consent for services and schedule
appointments
Communicate with other oral health
providers or support services
Acquire feedback from patients and the
community to evaluate the program
Partnership in providing mobile
dental services
13. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
Groups or individuals who could potentially
be partners are:
1. Government
State/local, health department,
environmental health, department of
education, department of social service
14. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
2. Community
Local community health department,
community based clinics, community water
supervisors/managers, business leaders, faith
based organisations, foundations.
15. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
3. Education
Local school administrator, parents
teachers association, department of
education, department of higher
education.
4. Providers
Dentists, physicians, hospitals and their
respective associations.
16. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
5. Public
Foundations, consumer advocates, patient
care advocates, organisations that
promote health
6. Third party payers
Insurance providers
17. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
7. Policy
State and central legislators, policy
advocates, local and community policy
makers.
8. Higher/professional education
universities, dental schools and nursing
schools etc.
18. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
Specifications of a
mobile dental clinic
19. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
Equipments to be fitted inside the clinic:
1. Dental chair
Hydraulically operated dental chair with
water connection, spittoon and tumbler.
20. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
2. Operating light with two intensity, fixed with
hinge on the top of the van.
3. Dental x-ray unit 70 KV, 8 mA with digital
arm timer, scissor arm with day light manual
developer.
21. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
4. Autoclave
High speed automatic instrument autoclave
with digital timer for wet and dry cycles
which can achieve 1350c with minimum
capacity of 20 litres. Screw type handle for
the door locking to prevent sudden opening of
the door.
22. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
5. Glass bead sterilizer
Portable easy to handle with a very low
current consumption. Instruments may be
kept only for 10 to 30 seconds and will be
ready for use.
23. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
7. Portable dental unit
The dental chair should be portable and easy
to handle. It should be of total aluminium
construction, able to be folded for easy
transportations. All the parts should be of
detachable type and well balanced and sturdy
when placed on the ground.
24. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
Mobile suitcase unit: Fitted with aerotor and
micromotor hand piece.
Scaler with 3 scaling tips
Three way syringe for air and water spray
Control box with transparent, regulated water
tank, foot control.
Compact compressor
25. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
Mobile suitcase unit: Fitted with aerotor and
micromotor hand piece.
Scaler with 3 scaling tips
Three way syringe for air and water spray
Control box with transparent, regulated water
tank, foot control.
Compact compressor
26. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
8. Stabilizer
highly accurate stabilizer of 4 KV. It should
have high correction speed with the input
range of 170 V to 270 V and output range of
220/230V+/-1%
9. Generator
It should be a portable generator with 4
KVA capacity with petrol start and run.
27. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
10. Water tank
11. Oxygen cylinder
12. Public address system
13. 14. Health education models
28. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
1. Moderate start up costs
2. It addresses the problem of transportation
to the clinics
3. It decreases missed appointments when run
in conjunction with schools
Advantages of mobile
dental clinics
29. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
3. Services can be made available at multiple
sites
4. Services are made available to the needy
population
Advantages of mobile
dental clinics
30. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
1. High maintenance costs
2. Difficult to access and store patient record
3. Provides limited services and follow up may
be difficult
4. Requires permission for site use
Disadvantages of mobile
dental clinics
31. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
• Fully equipped mobile dental vans provide
effective dental care to the doorsteps of
the underprivileged, rural population is the
need of the hour.
Conclusion
32. •Epidemiology is the basic science of
preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
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preventive & social medicine. It made
only slow progress up to the start of this
century. Epidemiology has evolved
rapidly during the past 3 decades.
•Its ramifications cover not only study
of disease distribution & causation but
also health & health related events
occurring in human populations.
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