Geographic patterns of dental service use in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule: 6  years of claims in the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children

CONCLUSION: Cluster analysis identified distinct groups of non-operative and operative appointments, each with unique characteristics. The distribution of appointments varied by State/Territory and region.SO WHAT: Further research and interventions are needed to ensure equitable access to services and a shift to preventive care for disadvantaged populations of Australian children. Exploring alternative funding models that support clinically relevant claims, rather than maximising financial benefits such as time-based renumeration models should be explored.PMID:37839800 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.817
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research