Barriers to and facilitators of general dentists performing intraoral biopsies
Originally at sciencedirect.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
General dentists who rarely perform intraoral biopsies face diagnostic delays and referral leakage; knowing the specific barriers and enablers identified in this JADA study can help practice owners and DSOs decide whether to upskill their teams or formalize referral pathways.
Key points
- Study published in JADA (online 26 Sep 2026) surveyed general dentists on intraoral biopsy performance.
- Identifies concrete barriers (e.g., training gaps, equipment, liability concerns) and facilitators (e.g., CE courses, biopsy kits, specialist support).
- Authors: Angela Ritchie, David Ajayi, Heather L. Taylor.
- Targeted at general dentists; findings can guide practice-level decisions on whether to keep biopsies in-house or refer.
Who should care
Read the original on Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA)
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