title: Implications of technology assessment and diffusion for dental research.
abstract: The possible implications of the assessment and diffusion of technology for dental research are explored in two areas: prevention of dental caries and prevention of periodontal disease. Future concepts and their potential alternatives for the profession, the public, and government agencies are examined in terms of the social, economic, and political aspects of dental health care delivery. Consideration is given to their impact on industry and education.
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control; D003813:Dentistry / Q000639:trends; D004468:Economics, Dental; D005457:Fluoridation; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005544:Forecasting; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012106:Research; D012571:School Dentistry; D013607:Tablets; D013674:Technology, Dental / Q000639:trends; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D013607:Tablets; D005459:Fluorides