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Dentists in Nepal: A Situation Analysis.
Rabindra Man Shrestha1, Sujita Shrestha Shrestha2, Nischal Kunwar3
1Department of Orthodontics, Kantipur Dental College, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
|October 11, 2017
Summary
A 2015-2016 census revealed 1803 registered Nepali dentists, with a skewed gender ratio and concentration in urban areas. Rural regions, particularly Provinces 6 and 7, face a significant shortage of dental professionals.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Dental Public Health
- Human Resources for Health
Background:
- Accurate human resource data is critical for effective healthcare planning.
- Limited information exists on the dental health workforce in Nepal.
- Understanding the dental workforce is essential for improving oral healthcare delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the total number of dentists in Nepal.
- To analyze the demographic and professional characteristics of Nepali dentists.
- To assess the distribution of dental professionals across the country.
Main Methods:
- A national census of dentists was conducted between July 2015 and July 2016.
- Data collected included age, gender, ethnicity, education, graduation details, and workplace.
- Information was gathered via data collection sheets and secondary data sources, analyzed using SPSS 20.
Main Results:
- 1803 dentists were registered as of June 2015, with 419 specialists.
- The male to female dentist ratio was 1:1.46.
- 73% of dentists were in Nepal, 58% professionally active, 76% under 35, 79% in the private sector, and 57% in Kathmandu valley.
Conclusions:
- The dentist-to-population ratio is declining in urban centers but remains high in rural areas.
- Provinces 6 and 7 exhibit a notable lack of dental services.
- Targeted interventions are needed to address geographic disparities in dental workforce distribution.
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