Utilization of Dental Services

India is the second most populous country in the world with an extensive rural population. The extensive rural population and school children are denied of even the basic dental services though there is continuous advancement in the field of dentistry. The dentist to population ratio has dramatically improved in the last one to two decades with no significant improvement in the oral health status of the general population. The various studies have revealed an increasing trend in oral diseases in the recent times especially among this underserved population. To address the complex circumstances facing our dental workforce, solutions will almost certainly involve a broad spectrum of interests that include oral health and public health care professionals, representatives from minority interests, insurers and other payers such as businesses, consumers, and most importantly, central and state legislatures. This book gives an insight to various barriers perceived by population for an access to dental services in India and suggests the improvements that can be done for the same.