Table 5.
Logistic regression with patient fixed effects for age group 18+
| Intervention | Odds ratio during vs. before reform [95% CI] | Associated percentage change (%) | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prev. exams and oral hygiene advice | 0.847 [0.844; 0.850] | − 4.14 | 7,171,833 |
| Scaling and polishing | 1.019 [1.016; 1.023] | 0.48 | 5,781,013 |
| Any preventive service | 0.873 [0.870; 0.876] | − 3.39 | 6,693,394 |
| Direct restorations | 0.921 [0.918; 0.924] | − 2.06 | 6,095,415 |
| Extractions | 1.075 [1.065; 1.085] | 1.80 | 1,287,825 |
| Radiographs | 0.887 [0.884; 0.890] | − 3.00 | 6,102,535 |
Dependent variable: dummy variable for each treatment session of patient i at time t indicating whether it includes at least one procedure of the particular service basket or not. Model includes patient-level fixed effects. Confidence intervals are denoted in brackets