Model of dental care process
n If either asymp or symp indiv lacks usual
provider of care – or if new provider is
desired
n Must search for a source of care
Individuals can influence future treatments:
thru self-diagnosis
thru search for DDS capable of providing services the
individual wants
n Success of search may be determined
partially by the provider
such as DDS’ rejection of low-income Medicaid
children
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