The current state of oral health and dental care system efficiency in twelve selected East European countries
Rüdiger Saekel
Abstract:Objective: This investigation aims to highlight the often-overlooked landscape of oral care in East European countries by evaluating the dental status of their populations and the efficiency of their dental care systems. Method: The study employs the Dental Health Index (DHI), which measures the dental state of entire populations, allowing for quantifiable comparisons between differing countries and dental systems. The survey relies solely on existing epidemiological and various scientific data. Results: The… Show more
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