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The endodontic workforce.

Beverly A Johns1, L Jackson Brown, Kent D Nash

  • 1Health Policy Resources Center, American Dental Association, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. johnsb@ada.org

Journal of Endodontics
|August 29, 2006
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The US endodontic care supply grew faster than other dental specialties. Future demand may decrease due to demographic shifts and reduced caries in Generation X.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Public Health
  • Health Workforce Analysis

Background:

  • Understanding endodontic care supply and demand is crucial in the US.
  • Key factors include the number, location, and productivity of endodontists, alongside patient demographics and dental health trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the supply and demand dynamics of endodontic care in the US.
  • To project future trends based on demographic changes and provider growth.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from the American Dental Association (ADA), US Census Bureau, and National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) from 1982-2002.
  • Examination of endodontist growth rates relative to general practitioners.
  • Assessment of demographic shifts, specifically the transition from Baby Boomers to Generation X.

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Main Results:

  • The supply of endodontists grew at a faster rate than general practitioners and other dental specialties between 1982 and 2002.
  • The aging Baby Boomer generation, a primary patient group, is being succeeded by the smaller Generation X cohort, which has lower caries prevalence.
  • Generation X may retain more teeth, potentially moderating a decline in endodontic treatment needs.

Conclusions:

  • Demographic changes and evolving dental health patterns will significantly impact the demand for endodontic services.
  • A flexible endodontic workforce strategy is necessary to adapt to future trends in patient demographics and provider growth.