| Model of dental care process |
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| n | Initiated by some
form of stimulus |
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| – | Asymptomatic cues |
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| – | Symptomatic –
e.g., toothache |
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| n | Patients
influence future treatment |
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| – | Self-diagnosis |
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| – | Search for DDS
capable of providing |
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| services that
patient desires |
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