| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7337832 | Social Science & Medicine | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Scotland has a relatively worse oral health compared to England and Wales. ⺠The Scottish Government introduced free NHS dental check-ups in April 2006 as a way of encouraging utilisation. ⺠This is the first systematic evaluation of the impact of the introduction of free dental check-ups on utilisation in Scotland. ⺠Our results show a 3-4% increase in NHS dental check-up, attributed to the free dental check-up policy. ⺠Increased utilisation of NHS dental care services may have wider implications in terms of cost and sustainability.
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Authors
Divine Ikenwilo,