Table 4.
Comparison of oral health systems of various countries across the world
| Name of country | DPR (per 10000 popln) | TOHCE as a % of THCE | Prevalence of caries at age 12 | Finance | Coverage | Predominant service delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America | 6 | 4 | 59.1 | PI | PI | Pri |
| United Kingdom | 5 | 4.1 | 33.4 | OOP | PUI | Pub |
| France | 6.7 | 4.6 | - | OOP | PUI | Pri |
| Canada | 5.9 | 7.4 | 38.7 | OOP | PI | Pri |
| Belgium | 8 | 0.3 | - | PUI | PUI | Pri |
| Denmark | 8 | 0.19 | - | PUI | PI | Pri |
| South Africa | 0.8 | - | - | OOP | PUI | Pri |
| Nigeria | 0.2 | 0.61 | 30 | OOP | PUI | Pri |
| Brazil | 11.4 | 1.8 | - | OOP | PUI | Pri |
| China | 1 | 0.3 | - | OOP | PUI | Pub |
| Malaysia | 1.9 | 0.2 | 90.3 | OOP | PUI | Pri |
| Kerala | 4.5 | - | 40 | OOP | NC | Pri |
PI-private insurance; PUI-public insurance; OOP-out-of-pocket; Pri-Private sector; Pub-Public sector; NC-No coverage. TOHCE: Total Oral Health Care Expenditure