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Distributing dentists throughout the nation

H B Waldman1

  • 1Department of Dental Health, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook.

Annals of Dentistry
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
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National dental workforce reports overlook state-level variations. While dentist distribution is becoming more uniform, many states still have unserved populations despite practitioner increases.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Public Health
  • Health Workforce Analysis

Background:

  • National dental workforce reports often lack state-specific data.
  • Understanding geographic distribution is crucial for equitable dental care access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze historical and prospective trends in dental practitioner distribution at the state level.
  • To identify disparities in dental care access despite overall workforce changes.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of national and state dental manpower data.
  • Prospective analysis of dentist distribution patterns.
  • Examination of specialist versus general practitioner distribution.

Main Results:

  • Dentist distribution shows increasing uniformity nationally, but significant state-level variations persist.

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  • Specialist distribution remains uneven across states.
  • Despite an increasing number of dental practitioners, access to care remains a challenge in numerous states.

    • Conclusions:

    • State-level analysis is essential for a nuanced understanding of dental workforce dynamics.
    • Addressing geographic disparities in dental provider distribution is critical for improving population oral health.
    • Policy interventions may be needed to ensure equitable dental care access nationwide.