Dental practice activity by geographic location

Summary

• The age distribution of dentists varied by geographic location. A higher percentage of dentists aged 30–39 years were at major city locations (27.0%) com regional/remote locations (14.8%).
• A lower percentage of dentists in solo practice with no other dentists were at major city locations (40.8%) comp regional/remote locations (49.0%).
• Hours per year devoted to work were similar for dentists at major city locations (1,725 hours per year) compared to regional/remote locations (1,640 hours per year).
• The number of patient visits supplied was lower for dentists at major city locations (2,495 visits per year) compared to regional/remote locations (2,756 visits per year).
• Waiting time for an appointment for a dental visit was lower for dentists at major city locations (1.6 weeks) compared regional/remote locations (3.9 weeks).
• A lower percentage of dentists at major city locations (17.0%) perceived themselves to be busier than they would prefer to be compared to dentists at regional/remote locations (33.7%).