At Athena, we’re breaking barriers to dental care access with innovative, patient-centered solutions, ensuring exceptional care is always within reach. Here's how Athena is making dental care more accessible: 1. Empowering Patients to Make Informed Choices Lack of awareness leads to unnecessary dental emergencies. Educating patients on care options helps prevent costly procedures and supports better oral health. We believe in promoting affordable, cost-effective treatments – as well as practical financing options – to support long-term oral health. 2. Focusing on Preventive Care Preventive care is essential for maintaining good health and avoiding costly medical crises. We do this by identifying potential problems early on through regular screenings and check-ups when treatment is simpler and more effective. Holistic care is also an essential part of preventative care, which can include recommendations on limiting foods that could lead to damaged teeth, eliminating smoking, practicing effective care at home, staying hydrated, and eating foods that strengthen oral health. 3. Implementing Personalized and Long-Term Solutions We believe in a healthcare model that emphasizes quality over quantity. By focusing on patient outcomes instead of service volume, we reduce unnecessary procedures, improve provider coordination, and ensure effective, efficient care. 4. Customizing Care Plans Ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time can prevent costly procedures. This means, we create custom, integrated plans that take health factors into consideration beyond dental health. Fostering coordination among healthcare providers, enables us to eliminate unnecessary treatments and reduce costs. Schedule an appointment with Athena Dental and discover custom plans tailored to your needs. Call 786-408-6651 to talk to an Athena team member. References: USC Health Administration – How to Improve Access to Healthcare https://healthadministrationdegree.usc.edu/blog/how-to-improve-access-to-health-care American Medical Association (AMA) – Strategies to Address Physician Shortages https://www.ama-assn.org/health-care-advocacy/access-care/5-ways-improve-access-health-care Harvard School of Public Health – Making Healthcare More Affordable Through Preventive Care https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/making-health-care-more-affordable Blue Cross NC – Value-Based Care and Healthcare Affordability https://www.bluecrossnc.com/blog/expert-takes/access-affordability/simpler-more-affordable-health-care

President's response to Dr. Stephanie Hernandez's article on value-based care, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association

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