Universal health coverage 1 article

Universal health coverage means that people can obtain needed health services of sufficient quality without suffering financial hardship. For oral health, this raises questions about whether preventive, urgent and restorative dental services are included in benefit packages, how costs are shared and which populations remain excluded. Universal coverage is a health-system goal rather than a single insurance model, and nominal entitlement does not guarantee practical access if workforce shortages, waiting times, geography or other barriers prevent people from receiving care.