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Takashi Komabayashi1, Manuel Sato, Lyly Rodiguez
1Department of Endodontics, Texas A&M Health Sciences Center, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 75246, USA. tkomabayashi@bcd.tamhsc.edu
Journal of Oral Science
|September 27, 2008
Summary
Peru
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Public Health
- History of Dentistry
Background:
- Peru's dental education system has undergone significant expansion since 1965.
- The number of dental schools has increased from three to fourteen.
- This growth impacts the dentist-patient ratio in the country.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of Peru's dental history and educational structure.
- To detail the dental school curriculum and licensure requirements.
- To analyze the current state of dental professionals in Peru.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of historical data on dental schools.
- Review of dental program curricula and degree requirements.
- Presentation of current statistics on active dentists and dentist-patient ratios.
Main Results:
- Peru has experienced a substantial increase in dental schools, now totaling 14 (4 public, 10 private).
- Dental programs are typically five or six years, awarding Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) and Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degrees.
- Approximately 14,000 dentists are active, resulting in a dentist-patient ratio of about 1:2,000.
Conclusions:
- The expansion of dental schools in Peru has led to a significant increase in the number of practicing dentists.
- The D.D.S. degree is a mandatory requirement for dental practice in Peru.
- The current dentist-patient ratio indicates a growing accessibility of dental care in Peru.