Table 2: Description of cases
From: Domiciliary dentistry clinics: a multiple case study in the province of Quebec, Canada
Characteristics | Clinic-A | Clinic-B | Clinic-C |
|---|---|---|---|
Years in operation (at time of study) | 30 years | 1.5 years | 5 years |
Mobile team members (on-site) | Dentist (owner) Five associate dentists (part-time basis) Two dental assistants (rotating between associate dentists) | Dentist (owner) Dental assistant | Dentist (owner) Dental assistant Secretary |
Remote team members | Two administrative assistants (full-time) | Secretary (full-time) | Administrative assistant (part-time) |
Equipment | One portable dental unit with stacked storage case (custom-made) One backpack | One portable dental unit (purchased commercially) One rolling suitcase + backpack Laptop computer | Two portable dental units with stacked storage cases (custom-made) One rolling suitcase Laptop computer Defibrillator |
Schedule of service delivery | Owner: 4 days per week Associate dentists: 2-3 days per week | 5 days per week | 4 days per week |
Domiciliary service locations | LTCFs (mainly public) and some private homes | Mainly private homes and some private LTCFs | LTCFs (mainly private) |
Dental services provided | Preventive services (i.e. examination and cleaning) Dental fillings Tooth extraction Denture repair Scaling and abscess drainage | Preventive services (i.e. examination and cleaning) Dental fillings Tooth extraction Denture repair Scaling and abscess drainage | Preventive services (i.e. examination and cleaning) Dental fillings Tooth extraction Denture repair Scaling and abscess drainage |
Fees | Follows syndicate fee guide (Does not charge a fee for displacement) | Follows syndicate fee guide + Flat displacement fee per patient | Follows syndicate fee guide + Flat displacement fee per patient |