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Results of cost-effectiveness for every 100 children (£2012)
| Group | Total costs (£) | Total caries (teeth) | Difference in costs (£) | Caries prevented | ICER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual care | 89910 | 54 | |||
| Telephone intervention | 19926 | 11 | –69984 | 43 | Dominant* |
*Usual care is dominated by telephone intervention, as the intervention has better health outcomes and lower costs.
ICER, incremental cost-effectiveness ratio.
