Dentistry and the National Health Service in the context of Europe.
Many British dentists consider that because of the NHS, oral healthcare provision in Europe is more comprehensive, less controlled and more remunerative than the UK, a view that is often shared by their European colleagues. In this article, the oral healthcare systems of most European countries are classified and compared, and some strengths, similarities and weaknesses are identified and discussed.
Dental Public Health Unit, Dental School, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff.
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