Predicting the Cost of Dental Care Using a Probability Model

Authors

Nadine Wehbe, University of South Florida

Publication Year

2021

Abstract

This paper uses survey data to present a probability model that allows dental offices to predict patient costs. The quantitative model is useful for developing and accepting capitation rates. It accounts for whether the care is initial care or maintenance care, the type of dental care (such as operative, prosthetics, or periodontics), and different age groups, all of which affect the cost of dental treatment.

Recommended Citation

Wehbe, Nadine (2021) "Predicting the Cost of Dental Care Using a Probability Model," Undergraduate Journal of Mathematical Modeling: One + Two: Vol. 12: Iss. 1, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5038/2326-3652.12.1.4936
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ujmm/vol12/iss1/2

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