The role of team dentistry in improving access to dental care in the UK.
The role of professionals complementary to dentistry (PCDs) in improving access to NHS primary dental care is discussed. The pattern of under-supply of dentists in poor socio-economic areas is highlighted and identified, in drawing a parallel to the workings of primary medical teams, as a possible area where PCDs could be used.
Harris
R V
RV
University of Liverpool School of Dentistry, Pembroke Place, Liverpool L3 5PS. harrisrv@liverpool.ac.uk
Haycox
A
A
D003190:Comprehensive Dental Care / Q000191:economics; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003727:Dental Auxiliaries / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011203:Poverty; D013218:State Dentistry; D006113:United Kingdom; D000078329:Workforce