“Dental” health economics of rural India
Health and healthcare require particular attention from economists in order to consider the use of resources devoted to producing healthcare and improving oral health. Health economics is the application of the principles of economics to healthcare sector. 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 various studies have revealed an increasing trend in oral diseases in the recent times especially among this underserved population.