Effects of provider incentives on dental X-raying in NHS Scotland: what happens if patients switch providers?
Olivier KalmusMartin ChalkleyStefan ListlPublished in: The European journal of health economics : HEPAC : health economics in prevention and care (2021)
In comparison to staying with the same dentist, patients may be exposed to substantially more X-rays upon switching to a dentist who is paid fee-for-service. There may need to be better guidance and regulation to protect the health of those who have to switch provider due to moving and greater caution in advocating voluntary switching.