Transforming epidemiology into service needs: results of the 6th German Oral Health Study (DMS • 6).

Key Points

• To investigate the shifting dental service needs from adults to older dentate populations in Germany.
• Conducted the 6th German Oral Health Study (DMS • 6)
• Analyzed demographic and service need data
• Evaluated implications for service delivery and workforce training
• Confirmed shift of dental service needs to older populations
• Identified implications for service delivery and financing
• Pointed out the need for adjusted workforce training strategies