title: Who needs orthodontic treatment? Who gets it? And who wants it?
abstract: As the health and expectations of the UK population improve, demand for orthodontic treatment is increasing. This article will examine who actually needs orthodontic treatment and who is currently receiving it, while also providing an opinion on the the risks versus benefits in providing demand-led treatment.
authors: Seacroft Hospital, York Road, Leeds, LS14 6UH and Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9LU.
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authors: Jawad
authors: Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9LU.
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authors: Bates
authors: Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9LU.
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authors: Hodge
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003815:Dentists / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D024382:Professional Role; D018570:Risk Assessment; D006113:United Kingdom