Thirty years of socialistic health care: dentistry in Hungary.
The present status of dentistry in Hungary can be understood better through the country's political and economic history. Circumstances led to the development of a primarily socialistic form of health care. However, the mere existence of the private practice of dentistry in the system attests to the incomplete success of socialism in providing for the dental health needs of its citizens. As Americans confront national health issues, an examination of other modes of health care delivery is important to minimize mistakes and optimize benefits.
D003729:Dental Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003748:Dental Equipment; D003770:Dental Offices; D004497:Education, Dental; D005250:Fees, Dental; D006076:Government; D006814:Hungary; D007182:Income; D011331:Private Practice; D012950:Socialism; D013218:State Dentistry; D014481:United States