The differences between dental and medical care: implications for dental benefit plan design.

摘要: ABSTRACT Background Dental benefit plans have grown since they were introduced in the 1960s. More than one-half of American population is covered by a private dental plan today. In general, these been designed to mirror medical insurance plans, despite fact that care significantly different from care. The author discusses differences and how should influence design. Conclusions between care, oral diseases are treated, diseases' natural histories without treatment organization profession compared with require be differently if effective. operation requires mind-sets. Implications If effective, attempts control costs those must specific nature mind.