Conclusions

The policy changes had tangible effects on both the private and public sectors of the Finnish dental care market. By reducing subsidies, the private sector became more expensive for patients, causing many to transition to the public sector for their dental needs. While the public sector increased its capacity to accommodate the rise in patients, the demand still outpaced the growth in professionals, hinting at capacity or resource constraints in the public sector.

A realist evaluation of policy interventions to reduce public subsidies of private dental care in Finland – Vesinurm – Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology – Wiley Online Library
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