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[25 years of INAMI data in dentistry]
1barbier.bvba@pandora.be
Revue Belge De Medecine Dentaire
|March 26, 2003
Summary
This study analyzes 25 years of dental practice data, revealing significant shifts in average expenses and medical acts per dentist. It highlights changes in the dental practice profile over time.
Area of Science:
- Dental Economics
- Public Health Dentistry
- Healthcare Management
Context:
- Utilizes 25 years of social security data on dental expenses and medical procedures.
- Examines trends in the number of dentists and their practice activities.
Purpose:
- To analyze the evolution of the average dental practice profile over a 25-year period.
- To compare dental practice expenses with the consumer price index.
- To calculate the average number of medical acts performed by dentists annually.
Summary:
- Data analysis correlates annual dental expenses and dentist numbers to determine average expenses per dentist.
- Compares the evolution of average dental expenses per dentist with the consumer price index.
- Calculates the average number of medical acts per dentist to illustrate practice changes.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the changing economic and operational landscape of dental practices.
- Offers valuable data for policymakers, dental professionals, and economic analysts.
- Establishes a benchmark for understanding long-term trends in dental healthcare delivery.