Transfers in Kind
Mobile Dental Clinic
Date announced
5/19/2021
Date of last update
5/27/2022
Description
A modern Mobile Dental Clinic provides specialized care to older adults through expert teleconsultations. During the service, the dental professional shares information (with 3D technology) with other specialists, thus providing more complete diagnoses regarding pathologies.
Official Sources
Ministerio de Desarrollo Social y Familia (05-19-21). 'Clínica Dental Móvil atenderá con tecnología 3D a adultos mayores en Antofagasta'. [https://www.desarrollosocialyfamilia.gob.cl/noticias/clinica-dental-movil-atendera-con-tecnologia-3d-a-adultos-mayores-en-antofagasta]
Characteristics of the measure
Type of measure
In-kind transfer (2)
Sphere
Access to health care (5) (7)
Target population
Older adults. This measure was implemented in the regions of La Araucanía, Biobío, Maule, Metropolitan and Antofagasta. The Mobile Dental Clinic is available to the community and will provide care to the most remote communities of the regional capital. (4)
Delivery method
Cash or in-kind
Place of delivery
Home delivery
Responsible Institution
The National Agency for Research and Development (ANID) and the National Service for the Elderly (Senama).