Value of technology assessment in developing countries.
The contrasting cycles of changing caries prevalence in developing and industrialized countries are described, as they relate to differing needs in technology. Using this contrast as a background, the selective needs for technology in measurement, adequate quality of treatment and materials, appropriate personnel, and simplicity and mobility in equipment are discussed.
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D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D003906:Developing Countries; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D013674:Technology, Dental / Q000639:trends*