title: The effect of dental insurance on the demand for dental services in the USA: a review.
abstract: Examines the primary studies which have contributed to dental care research. By reviewing background information, lays a foundation for the review of the current empirical evidence, which examines the effect of dental insurance coverage on the oral health of the American population, as well as the utilization and demand for dental services. Raises questions and implications for future research and practice.
authors.affiliation: University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bendall
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Asubonteng
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003752:Dental Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007347:Insurance, Dental; D014481:United States