INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

If dentists are paid on a salary, which model are they using?

1. Closed model

2. Staff model

3. Capitation plan

4. Network model

The correct answer is: Staff model

Dentists who are paid on a salary typically work under a staff model. In a staff model, dentists are employees of a dental practice or organization and receive a fixed salary for their services, regardless of the number of patients they see or treatments they provide. This model provides stability and may shift the focus from productivity to quality of care. The other options are not applicable in this context: - A closed model usually refers to a dental insurance plan where patients are restricted to a specific network of dentists. - In a capitation plan, dentists receive a fixed amount per patient regardless of the services provided, which is different from a fixed salary. - The network model typically refers to a group of providers who have agreed to provide services to a specific patient population.