作者: STEPHEN A. EKLUND , JAMES L. PITTMAN , ROGER C. SMITH
DOI: 10.14219/JADA.ARCHIVE.1997.0160
关键词: Gerontology 、 Oral health 、 Adult population 、 Population 、 Range (biology) 、 Dental care 、 Medicine 、 Age groups
摘要: This article presents data on the use of a wide range dental services by insured patients between 1980 and 1995. The patterns care revealed in this study show clear trends that indicate profound improvements oral health. These are evident all age groups, effect caries decline children began about 20 years ago has moved well into adult population. As those born since 1950 continue to represent an ever-increasing proportion population, overall need for restorative types will diminish.