title: The transfer of patients from the Community Dental Service in Greater Glasgow Health Board area to the General Dental Service.
abstract: Between January and June 1990, 688 patients of Greater Glasgow Health Board Community Dental Service were asked to attend a General Dental Practitioner in future. At the end of June 1991, only 255 patients, 37% of the sample, were found to be registered on the General Dental Service Capitation Scheme. Registration was associated with the 'Neighbourhood Type' which is a reflection of the socioeconomic characteristics of the locality. Those living in the most favourable group of Neighbourhood Types were more likely to be registered with a General Dental Practitioner after leaving the Community Dental Service.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Dental Health, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Reilly
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Blinkhorn
mesh_terms: D002204:Capitation Fee; D002648:Child; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003752:Dental Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005792:General Practice, Dental / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D012606:Scotland; D013218:State Dentistry / Q000458:organization & administration; D014164:Transfer Agreement