The amount of care delivered: challenges of indices in oral health studies

ConclusionsWe argue that epidemiological studies of oral health in the future should clarify the definitions used to describe the care delivered and investigate subgroups of F/DMF or F/DF in categories based on the extent of caries. These figures could be used to monitor changes in treatment provision and to highlight inequalities in the provision of care.
Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research