[The specialty of orthodontics in European perspective].
After clarifying the role and significance of the European Federations of Orthodontic Specialists Associations (EFOSA), the results of a recent survey on the situation of the Speciality of Orthodontics in Europe are presented. Among the many items included are the recognition and availability of orthodontic specialists, their training, their working conditions, the height of the charged fees and the present insurance and refunding systems.
van der Linden
F P
FP
fransvanderlinden@planet.nl
Schmiedel
W J
WJ
Bijlstra
R J
RJ
D003406:Credentialing; D004499:Education, Dental, Graduate; D005060:Europe; D005249:Fees and Charges; D006801:Humans; D007347:Insurance, Dental; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000191:economics / Q000193:education; D011215:Practice Management, Dental; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D000078329:Workforce