In this commentary, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the following incentive‐
based remuneration systems in dentistry: fee‐for‐service remuneration, per capita …

Background Satisfaction with dental services can provide valuable insights into aspects of
quality including access as well as changes in this over time. In the UK publicly funded …

Challenges and trends, such as person-centred care, demographic shifts and technological
advancements, are transforming oral health systems. Inclusive design and human-centred …

Background This longitudinal study using qualitative methodology aims to investigate the
perceptions, and implementation, of evidence-based guidelines into practice among new …

Introduction While routine dentistry was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, Urgent
Dental Care centres (UDCs) were established to support patients with urgent dental needs …

Introduction Commissioning is a continuous process involving strategic planning, procuring
services and monitoring and evaluation of services as shown in Figure 1 with the aim of …

Introduction There is a growing concern that the NHS's ability to deliver dental care is not
keeping pace with population growth. Also, existing capacity may not be evenly distributed …

Objectives To understand approaches to priority setting for healthcare service resource
allocation at an operational level in a nationally commissioned but regionally delivered …

Background: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) affect up to 50% of the population.
Chronic TMD may have a significant impact on patients' quality of life and is associated with …

Following the failure of earlier negotiations, the new French Government decided not to go
ahead with a unilateral decision to define fees in the dental contracts, and to reopen the …