Retention of dental practitioners in rural health services in Iran: Experiences from Kerman province

Conclusion: More than half of the dental practitioners declared their willingness to stay in rural areas, although, in practice, this amount of presence in rural areas does not meet the needs of residents. Financial issues, amenities, and facilities in the rural areas can have a positive impact on the retention of dental practitioners.Key Words: Dental health services, health personnel, Iran, retention in care, rural health services
Source: Dental Research Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research