title: Pediatric dentists need to know about the changing economics of health care.
abstract: A review is carried out of the general economics of dentistry and health-care services. Emphasis is placed on some developments and future prospects in the individual states, with consideration of the impact on pediatric dentistry.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Health, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11794-8715.
authors.forename: H B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Waldman
mesh_terms: D003729:Dental Care / Q000191:economics*; D006296:Health Services / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D010377:Pediatric Dentistry / Q000191:economics*; D011215:Practice Management, Dental / Q000191:economics