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The primary dental care workforce
M E Neenan1, E Paunovich, E S Solomon
1University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Journal of Dental Education
|December 1, 1993
Summary
This study assesses the primary dental care workforce, detailing its characteristics, distribution, and delivery systems. Findings are crucial for informing health care reform and future policy discussions.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Dental Public Health
- Workforce Studies
Background:
- Health care reform is a national priority, necessitating an evaluation of the dental primary care workforce.
- Limited research exists on the primary dental care workforce compared to general manpower studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the current primary dental care workforce.
- To identify the distribution of this workforce.
- To outline the current dental primary care delivery system.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of the primary dental care workforce.
- Examination of workforce characteristics and distribution.
- Assessment of delivery systems in both private and public sectors.
Main Results:
- Detailed characteristics of the primary dental care workforce are presented.
- Geographic and sectoral distribution patterns are identified.
- Current delivery models within the dental primary care system are described.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a foundational understanding of the primary dental care workforce.
- Identified workforce characteristics and distribution are relevant to health care reform.
- Further discussion on workforce issues impacting reform is warranted.