title: European orthodontic specialists in 2002.
abstract: After clarifying the role and significance of the European Federations of Orthodontic Specialists Associations (EFOSA), the results of a recent survey examining 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, and working conditions, the fees charged, and the present insurance and refunding systems.
authors.affiliation: European Federations of Orthodontic Specialists Associations.
authors.forename: Frans P G M
authors.initials: FP
authors.lastname: van der Linden
authors.forename: Wolfgang J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Schmiedel
authors.forename: Ronald J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Bijlstra
mesh_terms: D005060:Europe; D005062:European Union; D006801:Humans; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012953:Societies, Dental