title: New practice models and trends in the practice of oral health.
abstract: Various internal and external factors are beginning to influence the delivery of dental care in North Carolina. This article reviews some of the current trends that have led to a shift toward new practice models-some of which are in stark contrast to solo private practice.
authors.affiliation: North Carolina Dental Society, 1600 Evans Rd, Cary, NC 27513, USA. aparker@ncdental.org
authors.forename: M Alec
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Parker
mesh_terms: D004465:Economic Competition; D006801:Humans; D009657:North Carolina; D009909:Oral Health / Q000639:trends; D011215:Practice Management, Dental / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends*