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Current status, crisis and trends in Chinese dental technicians
Ma Chaoyi1, Zheng Liwei, Yue Li
1Department of Dental Technology, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Renmin South Road, Chengdu, China.
Background:
Chinese dental technicians play a significant role in the globalised market of dental prosthesis fabrication, but this subject has not been investigated in detail. The demand for dental prostheses increases as individuals pay increasing attention to their oral health. Therefore, it is important to investigate the status of Chinese dental technicians.
Objective:
To evaluate the current status of Chinese dental technicians.
Methods:
Dental technicians' resumés, which reveal information regarding dental technician manpower, degrees, working age and salary, etc., were analysed and compared with those abroad. We also estimated the future demands of dental technician manpower, and discussed some potential solutions.
Results:
There are fewer dental technicians in China than in other developed countries; they are also of a lower standard. Male technicians outnumber females. The education level of technicians is insufficient, and the education programme is still in its exploratory stage.
Conclusions:
The development of dental technician teams in China represents both an opportunity and a challenge. It is important to move forward from the current situation to yield long-term development. This article provides information on the Chinese dental technology industry, identifies the problems and offers solutions for its development.
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