Summary
This consensus-building study, part of the ADVOCATE project, established the first comprehensive multi-stakeholder-agreed measurement framework for oral health and oral healthcare delivery. Involving general dental practitioners, patients, insurers, and policymakers from six European countries, the study synthesised evidence and structured dialogue to create 48 measurable topics suitable for transparent, routine data reporting. The framework is intended to support learning from practice variation and drive improvement towards more patient-centred, prevention-oriented oral healthcare systems.
UK applicability
The United Kingdom was represented in the stakeholder engagement process, and the framework's design for transparent measurement and prevention-focused care aligns with NHS policy priorities. The topics and measurement approach are directly applicable to UK dental primary care and health system evaluation.
Key measures
48 topics across 6 clusters: access to dental care, symptoms and diagnosis, health behaviours, oral treatments, oral prevention, and patient perception. All topics operationalised with defined data sources, numerators, and denominators.
Outcomes reported
The study developed a comprehensive list of 48 measurable topics grouped into 6 clusters (access to dental care, symptoms and diagnosis, health behaviours, oral treatments, oral prevention, and patient perception) for transparent reporting of routine oral health data. All topics were designed with defined numerators and denominators to enable measurement across different healthcare systems.
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