Evolving demographic patterns and potential for pediatric dental practice.
The Bureau of the Census has reported changes in the projected number of children. These changes, as well as the decreases in the number of dentists and a changing awareness of the needed care for children are considered in terms of the potential for pediatric dental practice. Evolving demographic patterns are an important factor in practice location; ten years after the late 1970s, conditions and forecasts now have become far more favorable for the profession.
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Department of Dental Health, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11794-8715.
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