Attributes of Growth in the U.S. Dental Economy, 1950-89.

Cordes, David W.; Doherty, Neville J. G.

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ERIC Number: EJ436138

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Attributes of Growth in the U.S. Dental Economy, 1950-89.

Cordes, David W.; Doherty, Neville J. G.

Journal of Dental Education, v55 n10 p649-54 Oct 1991

A study examined the economic relationship between growth in dentistry and supply/demand factors. Output, or real per capita dental expenditures, is seen as a function of consumer income, dental insurance, and dentist supply. Analysis indicates a significant relationship between dental sector growth and economic market factors, including growth in dental insurance. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Cost Indexes, Demography, Dentistry, Dentists, Economic Development, Economics, Expenditures, Health Insurance, Income, Patients, Statistical Analysis, Trend Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Numerical/Quantitative Data

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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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