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  • Title: The Capitation Study. 2. Does capitation encourage more prevention?
    Author: Lennon MA, Worthington HV, Coventry P, Mellor AC, Holloway PJ.
    Journal: Br Dent J; 1990 Mar 10; 168(5):213-5. PubMed ID: 2180458.
    Abstract:
    The results of a 3-year parallel, controlled clinical trial comparing a capitation system of payment for the dental care of children with fee-for-service, showed that capitation offered dentists more clinical freedom. Dentists in capitation used this to provide more preventive care, particularly advice to parents on the control of dental disease in their children. In contrast, few fissure sealants were placed and few topical fluoride applications were made under either system. However, parents in both systems were satisfied with the preventive service their children received and were confident of their ability to control their children's dental disease. The effect of this increased preventive activity was not yet apparent within the period of the study.
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