United Arab Emirates

Skyline College University

University City of Sharjah

Comparative case:

BETWEEN JAPAN & GERMANY

RELATED TO DENTISTRY

Done By:
Name: Shaikha Hassan Ali Alnaqbi
ID: 11338

Table of Contents:
Dental Technology...................................................................................................3
Japanese Association for Dental Science (JADS)
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Description .................................................................................................................... 3
Financial analysis...............................................................................................3
Environment.......................................................................................................4
Governance.................................................................................................................... 4
Strategy............................................................................................................4
Germany Association for Dental Science (GADS)...........................................5
Brief introduction ..............................................................................................5
Description.........................................................................................................5
Finacial analysis.......................................................................................................... 5,6
Environment.......................................................................................................6
Governance.................................................................................................................... 6
Strategy..6
Health
insurance
policy
between
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Japan

&Germany

(Swot analysis of medical Japan )....................................................................................8

Strengths........................................................................................................................ 8
Weaknesses.................................................................................................................... 8
Opportunities................................................................................................................. 8
Threats...............................................................................................................8
(Swot analysis of medical Germany).................................................................9
Strengths...........................................................................................................9
Weaknesses.................................................................................................................... 9
Opportunities................................................................................................................. 9
Threats.....................................................................................................................9
References..10

Dental Technology:
Introduction about dental technology:
Advancements in new dental technology offer better solutions for traditional oral health
problems than ever before. The trend in dentistry is utilizing technology to make dentistry
more comfortable, durable, efficient and natural-looking for the patient as possible. Patients
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and their dentists benefit from newer techniques that are less invasive and more dependable
than the years of past. Procedures that formerly took multiple trips to the dentist or required
multiple health care providers can often be performed in the comfort of one office by one
qualified provider. (Walter Kostrzewski, DMD).
Japanese Association for Dental Science (JADS)
DESCRIPTION:
The Japanese Association for Dental Science JADS functions in collaboration with the
Japan Dental Association and was organized for the purpose of developing dental science
and improving public oral health for wide acceptance, thus promoting community welfare.
JADS plays a major role in dental medicine, ranging from basic dental science to clinical
dental care. The Japan Dental Association provides financial support to JADS through its
active participation in the policies and systems of dental practice and oral health. The
General Meeting of JADS is held every four years. As of Dec.31, 2015, JADS members
numbered 100,735.
Financial analysis:
The current cost of health care in Japan is relatively low (approximately
7.8% of GDP in 2010) compared with other OECD countries. In addition, the
Japanese have among the highest life expectancies and lowest infant mortality
rates in the world. The health care system in Japan appears to be in remarkably
good shape. However, as the population ages, the low cost of the Japanese
health care system is unlikely to be sustainable given its current framework and
financing methods. Japan already has the worlds oldest population, and it is projected that
40% of Japanese citizens will be 65 or older by 2050.

Environment:
A number of the critical environmental factors that have favored Japanese industries during
the postwar period have shifted over the past decade and a half. Other nations are seeking
to build industrial and technological strength by utilizing approaches similar to Japan's, with
some measure of success. Japanese government and industry continue to make adjustments
aimed at increasing national capabilities to produce fundamental innovations and
establishing new mechanisms for tapping foreign capabilities.
Governance:
The Japanese social health insurance system, which was modeled on the German system,
was established in 1927 for laborers. In contrast to Germany, the Government had the role of
insurer of small to medium enterprises. The original social health insurance scheme had a
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finance and provision system similar to the German system. The insurers and associations of
the medical or dental profession negotiated fee schedules and remuneration. During the
Second Sino-Japanese War, National Health Insurance was introduced for unemployed
workers, such as farmers, fishermen and self-employed workers, in 1938. Since then, the
municipalities have served as the insurer. In 1958, the National Health Law was revised to
complete the establishment of the universal healthcare system. Since 1961, all individuals
have been covered by social health insurance plans in Japan.
Strategy:
The key elements underlying Japan's industrial and technological rise have remained
remarkably consistent over time. They include multiple strategy :
(1) Central government policies that encourage the adoption and diffusion of foreign
technologies through lowering private-sector risks, stimulating demand, and providing
educational and other infrastructure.
(2) A diffuse base of entrepreneurial vitality and a strong competitive private-sector that is
receptive to new technologies and capable of improving them.
(3) A political and ideological climate that generally allows for consensus on national
imperatives and flexibility in policy approaches to meeting them.

GERMANY
INTRODUCTION:
Federal Dental Association:
Professional association of all German dentists at federal level. The members of the Federal
Dental Association are the dental associations of the Lander. The Federal Dental Association
represents the health and professional policy interests of the dental profession, whilst also
taking the interests of the general public into consideration.
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Discussion:
Germany backs national science and technology in many ways. It houses independent
laboratories. There are national laboratories and also private research. The industry supports
several important types of research and development. The Ministry of Science and
Technology is an organization which coordinates and decided priorities for the national
science and technology programs in Germany.
Germanys position in the European Union has a noteworthy science and technology
components. The country provides funding for broad European research and development. It
also offers scientists and laboratories. There are many universities and colleges in the
country which offer basic and applied sciences. It is spending a lot of money on research and
development.
Financial:
There is no shortage of dentists in Germany, not even in rural areas. Since 1993 the staterun insurers have been barred from accrediting more dentists than have been statistically
determined to be needed in their areas. There is no requirement that a dentist have this
accreditation. But if he or she doesn't have it they can accept no state-plan patients and
private patients are hard to come by in these days of a dentist surplus.
All this has led to some downward pressure on the prices they charge. Prices tend to vary.
So, it's good idea to compare prices - especially if you don't have adequate insurance
coverage. With a simple price comparison you may be able to save up to 60% on treatment
costs.
Environment:
Insured persons, whether under the state-run or private plans, are covered for routine
procedures such as simple fillings and dental hygiene. But major dental work, such as crowns
and dentures, is only partially covered by the state plans. Privately insured persons may fare
better with major dental work. But they should investigate carefully the type of dental
coverage they have purchased. German companies usually limit the coverage new
policyholders can receive. They probably will require a waiting period of eight months before
they will make any reimbursements at all, and after that may restrict their reimbursements
to 60% to 80% of the total cost of major dental work.
Governance:
Payments to dentists under the state-run plans are being cut in other areas too as part of a
big government program to trim expenditures. This could well mean that if you have staterun insurance you could be left holding the bag for more of your dentist bill than before. It's a
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good idea to check with your state-run insurer and find out what sort of dental coverage it
provides. You might want to purchase some inexpensive supplemental coverage from a
private insurer.

Health insurance and policy between Japan and Germany:

## Both Germany and Japan have representative statutory health insurance systems and
are more widely covered for dental care, e.g. denture and other prosthetic treatments, than
other countries.
## The outcome for Germany and Japan indicated a similar dental healthcare policy, which
was oriented towards saving of total tooth loss rather than prevention of dental caries. The
outcome of dental caries prevalence between Germany and Japan indicates the difference in
oral healthcare policy during the healthcare reforms of the 1990s.

##: The social health insurance systems in both Germany and Japan are shaped based on
their socio-economic background:
1- First, features of both systems have been outlined in their funding and payment systems.
2- Second, the healthcare reforms since the mid-1970s, which redefined the state welfare
policy, have been briefed. Germany and Japan have struggled with a slowing down of
economic growth, an aging population and advances in medical sciences. Each social
health insurance system has thus been reformed several times since the mid-1970s to
secure financial stability. Since the beginning of the 21st century, a new phase of
healthcare reform-related health informatics started in Germany and Japan. These aspects
have been reviewed by related articles.
3- Third, the oral healthcare systems in Germany and Japan were compared according to the
following indicators.
Total dental expenditure ratio to GDP and public dental expenditure ratio to
GDP were selected as the determinant indicators of the oral health systems.
Number of dentists per 1000 population and dental contact frequency per
capita was selected as the process and outcome indicators of oral health
systems, respectively.

Strategy :

Germany that have strategy to all the employee and companies to have remained
remarkably consistent over time. They include multiple strategy :
** because workers enjoy considerable job security, it is much easier for management to
introduce new, more efficient production technologies. Workers tend to embrace new
technologies as the best way to ensure their job's long-term viability. Moreover, the
infrequent worker turnover at German companies is a key reason why German employers are
willing to invest heavily in employee training.
** German manufacturers enjoy a key advantage in research and development thanks to
close links with universities.

SWOT ANALYSIS RELATED TO medical ON JAPAN:

The company faces a growth potential. New products and services can be seen.
This SWOT Analysis of Japan Medical Dynamic Marketing, INC. provides a strategic SWOT
analysis of the company's businesses and operations. This free SWOT analysis shows
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This SWOT analysis of Japan Medical
Dynamic Marketing, INC. can provide a competitive advantage.
This SWOT analysis contain:.

Strengths
-Existing distribution and sales networks
-Monetary assistance provided
-Experienced business units

Weaknesses
-Tax structure
-Cost structure
-Brand portfolio
-Investments in research and development
-Competitive market
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-High loan rates are possible

Opportunities
-venture capital

Threats
-increase in labor costs
-increasing rates of interest
-tax changes
-rising cost of raw materials

SWOT Analysis Related To business on Germany :

STRENGTH

WEAKNESS

-Increasing consumer consumption

-High tax rate

-Efficient and educated work force

-Slow negotiation

-largest European economy

Opportunities

THREATS

-Location

-Mature market

-Tax incentives

-Competetion

-Introduction to European market

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Copyright 2011 Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics
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