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Who needs orthodontic treatment? Who gets it? And who wants it?

Authors :
Jawad, Z.
Bates, C.
Hodge, T.
Source :
British Dental Journal. 2/13/2015, Vol. 218 Issue 3, p99-103. 5p. 1 Color Photograph, 4 Charts.
Publication Year :
2015

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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*ORTHODONTICS
*DENTISTS
*HEALTH outcome assessment
*HEALTH education

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00070610
Volume :
218
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
British Dental Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
100999509
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2015.51
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