Impact Assessment and Cost Benefit Analysis on Public-Private Partnership of Private Dental Institutions Along with Public Government-Run Primary Health Centers in Improving Oral Health Care Services to The Underprivileged Population of Tamilnadu State, I

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the impact of a public-private partnership (PPP) between private dental institution and public government-run primary health centres (PGRPHC) on improving oral health care services for the underprivileged population of Chennai Tamilnadu, India. This study involves two primary health centers one is the Bajanai Koil Primary Health Centre, Ramapuram and the other is Sakthi Nagar Primary Health Center, Porur. A total of 73 participants were recruited for the study. The total number of participants received comprehensive preventive treatment (1,773) and atraumatic restorative treatment (284). Total cost required for the provision of preventive dental treatment by the private dental institutions for the public at the public government run primary health centre was 45,055 Indian Rupees, but the program benefited the poor at free of cost. The partnership can facilitate the implementation of outreach programs, including oral health education and awareness campaigns, particularly targeting the poor. The impact of this PPP can lead to improved oral health outcomes and contribute to the overall well-being of the underprevileged population in Tamil Nadu.