title: Value of technology assessment in developing countries.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Barmes
mesh_terms: D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D003906:Developing Countries; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D013674:Technology, Dental / Q000639:trends*