Hayran O, Mumcu G, Sur H, Yildirim C, Söylemez D, Atli H. Financing of Dental Services in Turkey: Opinions and Expectations of Dentists, Residents, and Patients.
J Public Health Dent 2004;
64:82-7. [PMID:
15180076 DOI:
10.1111/j.1752-7325.2004.tb02732.x]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES
This study investigates the attitudes of dentists, residents, and patients on the financing of dental services in Turkey.
METHODS
In this descriptive study, randomly selected groups of 860 dentists, 641 patients, and 866 residents from 9 provinces of Turkey were interviewed. Their agreement on various statements on financing issues of dental services were recorded and analyzed.
RESULTS
Eighty-two percent of the dentists, 83.8 percent of the patients, and 76.4 percent of the residents agreed that "governments should finance all dental services." The majority of the dentists (83.6%), patients (74.7%), and residents (84.4%) stated that patients should pay a copayment for their dental treatment.
CONCLUSION
Survey results indicate that the current financing system of dental services in Turkey is not satisfactory either for the providers or for the users.
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