The Partners
A partnership is defined as an arrangement between two or more parties. Individuals come together to achieve a common goal. The parties involved in a partnership should have a personal stake in the arrangement. In addition, they should be willing to work together towards the common objective (Brandstetter et al., 2006). There should also be an understanding of each partner’s contribution and the value each brings to the partnership.
Partnerships are able to advance a cause, access funding, and tackle difficult issues. In a corroborative partnership, none of the individuals should take precedence over the others. Instead, all stakeholders should be treated equally (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 2014).
The proposed project aims at improving the dental health of children and the elderly. It will be a partnership between three stakeholders. They include a financier, a dentist, and the County Health Department. The partners will be identified on the basis of their contribution to the organization. Their assessment will be based on the expected state of engagements with each other (Brandstetter et al., 2006). The evaluation should focus on the expected outcomes of the dental project, taking into account the partners’ degree of fit among organizations. The fit is the match between the organizational cultures and values that form the foundation of sustainable bonds among the partners (Garrett, n.d.). The skills of the stakeholders should be aligned to the demands of the dental practice.
The first partner is Dr. Sarabjit Thind, who will fund and house the project. The funding can be from their personal contributions or from financial agencies (Appalachian Regional Commission, n.d.). The provision of funds is critical to the success of the practice (Garrett, n.d.). The second partner will be Dr. Navnoor Gill, who is a dentist. Given that the project targets children and the elderly, the professional is a specialist in the field of geriatric and pediatric dentistry. The choice of the specific skill-sets is based on the prevalence of dental problems among the elderly and the children (Association of State & Territorial Dental Directors, n.d.). The third partner is the County Health Department in Dayton. The agency will provide guidance on dental and oral health practices and policies. Partnering with the Department will provide linkages with other stakeholders in the dental care practice, such as suppliers and dental associations (Garrett, n.d.).
The Location of the Practice
The dental practice will be located at 8340 Yankee Street, Centerville, Ohio. Dr. Sarabjit Thind’s clinic at Dayton Dental and Orthodontics Hospital is where the proposed practice will be situated. The location makes logistic sense given that it is an already existing practice. As such, the proposed dental clinic will not require new equipment, tools, and space. The location is accessible to patients. The clinic is located on the ground floor of the hospital, which is also accessible to people with disability. The identified premise has adequate space to hold several consultation rooms, a reception, and an operating theatre. The practice has adequate equipment to meet any dental emergencies.
Conclusion
Parties involved in a partnership should have a personal stake in the arrangement. The contribution of each partner should also be taken into consideration. As such, their value to the partnership will be determined. Joint ventures vary with regards to their success and the barriers faced. The proposed dental project is anchored on committed partners who are determined to successfully deliver oral health to their community.
References
Appalachian Regional Commission. (n.d.). How to write a grant proposal. Web.
Association of State & Territorial Dental Directors. (n.d.). State & territorial dental public health activities. Web.
Brandstetter, R., Brujin, H., Byrne, M., Deslauriers, H., Forschner, M., Machacova, J.,…Scoppetta, A. (2006). Successful partnerships: A guide. Web.
Garrett, M. (n.d.). Role of dental public health professionals in community alliances. Web.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. (2014). Collaborative partners. Web.