Effectiveness of a Periodontal Re-evaluation Incentive Program
Author Information
Author(s): Reyes‐Perez Elisandra DDS, MS, Heinlein David J. JD, Kearney Rachel C. BSDH, MS, Robinson Fonda G. DMD
Primary Institution: The Ohio State University, College of Dentistry
Hypothesis
Does providing an incentive kit improve patient compliance for periodontal re-evaluation appointments?
Conclusion
The incentive program successfully increased the return rate for periodontal re-evaluations from 66% to 79% over five years.
Supporting Evidence
- 488 hygiene kits were distributed in the student clinic over 18 months.
- The return rate for periodontal re-evaluations increased from 66% in FY 2018 to 79% in FY 2023.
- The program was designed to comply with patient inducement laws.
Takeaway
The study found that giving patients a special hygiene kit helped them come back for important dental check-ups.
Methodology
The study tracked the distribution of hygiene kits and compared re-evaluation appointment return rates before and after the program's implementation.
Limitations
The study did not account for external factors affecting patient return rates, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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