Impact of dental disease on the economy

Although the resources available for health care are limited, health care expenditures have increased in recent years, making it important to carefully consider how resources should be used. Obtaining transparent, reliable, and current information about the type and level of health care costs that are being incurred is vital for policy decision makers in these areas. These parties tend to set priorities based on information. In areas such as oral health care, with unclear or scarce information about the economic impact of dental disorders, no real impact is recorded, so the policies will overlook this important area of health.
Source: Dental Abstracts - Category: Dentistry Tags: The Big Picture Source Type: research