Oral Health and Dental Management

Abstract

Systems for the Provision of Oral Health Care in the Black Sea Countries Part 13: Cyprus

Chrystala Charalambous, Mamas Theodorou

This paper describes the health care system in Cyprus and the funding arrangements for oral health care. Some epidemiological data and costs are also presented. Although almost 83% of the population is entitled to free of charge oral health care within the public sector, only 10% make use of it. Most patients prefer to use the private sector, where they pay out of pocket on a fee-for-service basis. Additionally, issues regarding the dental workforce in Cyprus are discussed, including the fact that there is no dental school in Cyprus.