Recent trends in dental visits and private dental insurance, 1989 and 1999
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US dentists may be treating more patients who do not have private dental insurance, according to data from the 1989 and 1999 National Health Interview Surveys. Sixty-four percent of Americans visited a dentist in 1999 compared with 57% in 1989. However, only 35% had private dental insurance in 1999 compared with 40% in 1989. Hispanics are the least likely to see a dentist or to have private dental insurance.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2003
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Work force trends that influence dental service capacity
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Greater efficiency in the dental office may allow dentists to provide more services even though the number of dentists may not increase substantially. Between 1982 and 1995, the number of dentists in private practice increased 22%, but the number who were practicing full-time increased only 8%. Much of the increase was in the number who were practicing part-time. During this period, however, the number of hours spent treating patients increased. The use of computers and other technical enhancements may allow dentists to become more efficient.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1998
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