Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 91, Issue 4, 836-837
Copyright © 1975 by American Dental Association
A quantitative comparison of services performed for fee-for-service and capitation patients
GL Cogan
The numbers of specific services performed for fee-for-service and capitation patients were compared in a group dental practice. The capitation patients received more services per 100 patients in almost all categories. This is attributed to the incentives for the dentist and a lower out-of-pocket cost for the patient.