Exploring variation of coverage and access to dental care for adults in 11 European countries: a vignette approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral health, coupled with rising awareness on the impact that limited dental care coverage has on oral health and general health and well-being, has received increased attention over the past few years. The purpose of the study was to compare the statutory coverage and access to dental care for adult services in 11 European countries using a vignette approach.

Methods

We used three patient vignettes to highlight the differences of the dimensions of coverage and access to dental care (coverage, cost-sharing and accessibility). The three vignettes describe typical care pathways for patients with the most common oral health conditions (caries, periodontal disease, edentulism). The vignettes were completed by health services researchers knowledgeable on dental care, d

SUBMITTER: Winkelmann J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8905841 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature