Traditional and emerging forms of dental practice: another view.

Abstract

Rovin and Nash suggest that alternate dental delivery systems are more competitive and will eventually capture a large share of the dental market presently held by traditional practices. The potential advantages of alternate delivery systems, mainly advertising and capitation payment, have not received careful evaluation. It is therefore premature to conclude that alternate delivery systems are structurally more competitive. (Am J Public Health 1982; 72:662-664.)