Publication catalogue list

Oral health of health cardholders attending for dental care in the private and public sectors

Dental statistics and research series no. 50

Health cardholders who visit a public dentist have a similar level of oral health and receive similar dental care as those who visit a private dentist. This publication presents findings on health cardholders attending for dental care in the private and public sector using data from the National Survey of Adult Oral Health 2004-06. Health cardholders such as age pensioners and the unemployed have government entitlement cards and are eligible for public dental care. But while dental health and care was similar for those using either public or private dentists, this may reflect a general level of disadvantage common to all cardholders. Where differences did exist, the differences consistently involved either poorer oral health status or less desirable service patterns for those who visited the public sector compared to the private sector.

Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit.

Published 1 June 2009; ISSN 978 1 74024 888 4; ISBN-13 1321-0254; AIHW cat. no. DEN 196; 36pp.; $20.00

Dentist labour force projections, 2005-2020

DSRU research report no. 43

Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit.

Published 3 November 2008; ISSN 1445-775X; AIHW cat. no. DEN 189; INTERNET ONLY

Projected demand and supply for dental visits in Australia: analysis of the impact of changes in key inputs

Dental statistics and research series no. 38

How many dentists do we need in Australia to meet the future demand for dental visits and enable people to maintain good dental health? This report provides estimates and projections of demand and supply of dental visits, assessing the impact of changes in policy direction or social and professional trends. A range of scenarios are presented as a means of understanding current and potential future developments, in order to inform policy makers and service provision planning. This policy analysis provides revised assessments of previously published supply and demand projections, giving a vital tool to underpin future decision making.

Authored by Teusner DN, Chrisopoulos S & Spencer AJ.

Published 3 November 2008; ISSN 1449-2008; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 769 6; AIHW cat. no. DEN 171; 108pp.; $25.00

Geographic distribution of the Australian dental labour force, 2003

Dental statistics and research series no. 37

Geographic distribution of the Australian dental labour force 2003 presents results from the 2003 national dental labour force data collection. The collection includes all dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists and dental prosthetists across Australia. This publication presents the overall numbers and the practice status of the dental labour force in each state and territory, across geographic remoteness regions and nationally. Other statistics describe the demographic distribution, area and type of practice and the usual hours worked per week of the four dental occupational groups. Where possible, the results are compared with those from previous dental labour force collections.

Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit.

Published 17 December 2007; ISSN 1321-0254; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 734 4; AIHW cat. no. DEN 168; 224pp.; $24.00

Practice activity patterns of dentists in Australia: trends over time by age of patients

Dental statistics and research series no. 32

'Practice activity patterns of dentists in Australia: trends over time by age of patients' presents findings on the activity of dentists in private general practice from The Longitudinal Study of Dentists' Practice Activity. Data for this study, based on a random sample of dentists, have been collected at five-year intervals since 1983-84. Trends over time in the characteristics of patients and visits, and services provided are presented by age of patients for the period 1993-94 to 2003-04. With increasing numbers of older patients who are retaining their teeth, these patients may have complex treatment needs that require more services and take longer to complete. These changes in oral health have resulted in decreased visits for dental problems and increased visits for recall/maintenance care among patients aged 45-64 years and 65 years or more. Such changes in oral health, demographics and use of services are expected to impact on the practice activity of dentists.

Authored by Brennan DS & Spencer AJ.

Published 10 May 2006; AIHW cat. no. DEN 148; 66pp.; $22.00

Trends in productivity of dentists in Australia

DSRU research report no. 23

This report provides inforamtion on trends in the productivity of dentists in Australia. Data are presented on time devoted to work and the number of patient visits that were supplied by dentists in private general practice between 1983-84 and 2003-04.

Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit.

Published 27 February 2006; ISSN 1445-7441 (print) 1445-775X (online); AIHW cat. no. DEN 147; 4pp.; FREE

Projections of the Australian dental labour force

Population oral health series no. 1

The primary focus of this paper is to estimate future growth in the Australian dental labour force and subsequently model the future capacity of the dental labour force to supply dental visits in Australia. Projections to the year 2015 of the dentist, dental therapist, dental hygienist and dental prosthetist labour forces are presented.

Authored by Teusner DN & Spencer AJ.

Published 25 February 2004; ISSN 1449-2008; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 360 5; AIHW cat. no. POH 1; 61pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Dental labour force, Australia 2000

Dental statistics and research series no. 28

This report presents results from the 2000 national dental labour force data collection. The collection includes all dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists and dental prosthetists across Australia. This report presents the overall numbers and the practice status of the dental labour force in each State and Territory and nationally. Other statistics describe the demographic characteristics, geographic distribution, area and type of practice and usual hours worked of the four dental occupational groups. Where possible, the results are compared with those from previous dental labour force collections.

Authored by Teusner DN & Spencer AJ.

Published 18 September 2003; ISSN 1321 0254; ISBN-13 978 1 74027 293 3; AIHW cat. no. DEN 116; 93pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Demand for dental care

DSRU research report no. 8

Demand for dental care reflects people's want or desire for dental care and willingness to pay at market prices. Demand is expressed through the use of dental services and hence can be measured in dental visits made and services received in a year. This report provides information in the change in demand for dental care among Australians over the period 1979 to 1995. It also presents information on the projected demand for dental care through to 2010. This information is presented so as to understand fundamental changes occurring in dentistry.

Authored by Davies MJ.

Published 6 January 2003; ISSN 1445 7441; AIHW cat. no. DEN 103; 8pp.; INTERNET ONLY

Dentist practice activity in Australia 1983-84 to 1998-99

Dental statistics and research series no. 26

Dentists' Practice Activity in Australia: 1983-84 to 1998-99 presents findings on the activity of dentists in private general practice from The Longitudinal Study of Dentists' Practice Activity. Data for this study, based on a random sample of dentists, have been collected in 1983-84, 1988-89, 1993-94 and 1998-99. Trends in practice activity and service provision are presented over the 15-year study period and patterns of service provision in 1998-99 are presented for the main areas of service, and the main diagnoses or conditions. The findings show that both practice patterns of dentists and the content of the services provided have changed over time, consistent with popular trends, towards improved oral health and maintenance of natural dentitions.

Authored by Brennan DS & Spencer AJ.

Published 8 August 2002; ISSN 1321 0254; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 194 6; AIHW cat. no. DEN 101; 73pp.; OUT OF PRINT