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Vilija Janulyte1, Alina Puriene, Laura Linkeviciene
1Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania. janulytevilija@yahoo.com
Stomatologija
|November 13, 2008
Summary
Public orthodontic care in Lithuania is developing, but accessibility remains a challenge, particularly outside major cities. While the number of patients treated has increased, specialist distribution is uneven, impacting regional access.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Dental Medicine
- Healthcare Accessibility
Background:
- Public orthodontic care in Lithuania has seen increased expenditure and patient numbers.
- Specialist distribution is heavily concentrated in major urban centers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the public accessibility of orthodontic care in Lithuania.
- To analyze the development and distribution of orthodontic services within the country.
Main Methods:
- Data requested from the State Patients' Fund (2000-2007).
- Demographic data on orthodontists obtained from the Lithuanian Dental Chamber.
- Analysis of national legislation on public orthodontic care funding.
Main Results:
- In 2007, Lithuania had 73 practicing orthodontists, with a high concentration in Vilnius and Kaunas.
- Public orthodontic treatment is primarily for severe pathologies.
- Patient numbers receiving treatment increased between 2002-2007, alongside rising State Patients' Fund expenditure.
- Development of specialized ambulatory facilities noted, particularly in Vilnius and Alytus.
Conclusions:
- Orthodontic specialists are unevenly distributed across Lithuania.
- Public orthodontic care is developing but faces significant accessibility issues in regions remote from major cities.
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