Dental practice care activities

NACE v2.1 Code: R86.23

About dental practice care activities

NACE code 86.23 covers dental practice care activities, an essential component of the healthcare industry. Dental practices provide a wide range of services, from routine check-ups and cleanings to complex surgical procedures, playing a crucial role in maintaining the oral health and overall well-being of individuals. This industry is a significant contributor to the broader economy, employing a large number of skilled professionals and supporting a range of ancillary businesses, such as dental equipment manufacturers and suppliers.

Production process

Dental practices utilize a combination of specialized equipment, advanced techniques, and professional expertise to deliver high-quality care to patients. Key steps in the dental care process include initial patient assessment, diagnosis of any oral health issues, development of a customized treatment plan, and the execution of various procedures, such as fillings, extractions, root canals, and cosmetic treatments. Dentists and their teams rely on a range of tools, including X-ray machines, dental chairs, and a variety of instruments, to perform these tasks efficiently and effectively.

Production inputs

The dental practice care industry requires a range of inputs to function effectively. These include specialized dental equipment, such as X-ray machines, dental chairs, and a variety of instruments and tools. Dental practices also rely on a steady supply of consumable materials, such as fillings, crowns, and other dental prosthetics. Additionally, the industry requires a highly skilled workforce, including dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, who possess the necessary training and expertise to provide high-quality care to patients.

Production outputs

The primary output of the dental practice care industry is the provision of oral healthcare services to patients. These services can include routine check-ups and cleanings, as well as more complex procedures, such as fillings, extractions, and orthodontic treatments. The outputs of this industry are consumed by individuals seeking to maintain or improve their oral health, as well as by other related NACE codes, such as 86.10 Hospital activities and 86.90 Other human health activities.

Revisions to 86.23

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 86.23. The most recent 1 version of this code (86.23) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 86.23.

Older versions

Family tree for dental practice care activities

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R'>R: HUMAN HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK ACTIVITIES</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/86'>86: Human health activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/86/2'>86.2: Medical and dental practice activities</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/86/23'>86.23: Dental practice care activities</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/86/21'>86.21: General medical practice activities</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/86/22'>86.22: Medical specialists activities</a>"]

    

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