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The development of a restorative Managed Clinical Network within the defence primary healthcare organisation

British Dental Journal volume 231, pages 584–589 (2021)Cite this article

Abstract

The United Kingdom Armed Forces introduced a Managed Clinical Network to transform care provision for military patients referred with complex restorative treatment needs. This article discusses the processes that underpinned this transformation of service, from assessment of populations needs to implementation of clinical delivery.

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  • Managed Clinical Networks facilitate health care around patient-centric factors.

  • Applying the Managed Clinical Network model to restorative dental care requires delineated clinical structure and coordinated central hub.

  • Consultant-led care remains a central tenet to care.

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  1. Centre for Restorative Dentistry, Evelyn Woods Road, Aldershot, GU11 2LS, UK

    Graeme Bryce

  2. Sheffield University, 28 Bingham Court, Sheffield, S10 3DZ, UK

    James Scott

  3. DPHC East Region, Building 93, RAF Cranwell, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8HB, UK

    Claire Myhill

  4. Defence Primary Health Care, HQ Surgeon General, Coltman House, DMS Whittington, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9PY, UK

    Mark Richardson

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Bryce, G., Scott, J., Myhill, C. et al. The development of a restorative Managed Clinical Network within the defence primary healthcare organisation. Br Dent J 231, 584–589 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-021-3611-x

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