Publication catalogue list

Dentist labour force projections, 2005-2020

DSRU research report no. 43

This report provides dentist labour force projections from 2005 to the year 2020. In 2007 the establishment of three new regionally located dental schools was announced, which will result in a substantial increase in the number of dentist graduates trained in Australia. These latest projections take into account the three new schools and other recent changes in the supply of dental visits and services.

Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit.

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

Oral health and access to dental care by cardholder and insurance groups

DSRU research report no. 39

This report investigates the impact of possession of government concession and dental insurance on the dental visiting patterns and self-reported oral health status of Australian adults. Data are presented on usual frequency of dental visits, usual reason for visiting a dentist, affordability of dental care, self-reported dental health status, toothache experience and dental treatment received.

Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit.

Published 3 November 2008; ISSN 1445-775X; AIHW cat. no. DEN 186; 4pp.; INTERNET ONLY

Patterns of tooth loss in the Australian population 2004-06

DSRU research report no. 38

This report provides information on patterns of tooth loss in the Australian population in 2004¿06. Differences by age group, sex, eligibility for public dental care (cardholder status), place of residence, education, dental visiting pattern and dental insurance are presented. Variations by state and territory are provided.

Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit.

Published 3 November 2008; ISSN 1445-775X; AIHW cat. no. DEN 185; 4pp.; 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

Projected demand for dental care to 2020

DSRU research report no. 42

Demand for dental care reflects people¿s want or desire for care and willingness to pay for services. Demand is expressed as the use of dental services and hence is measured in dental visits received in a given year. This report provides information on the change in demand for dental care among Australians during the period 1979 to 2005. It also presents projected demand for dental care through to 2020.

Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit.

Published 3 November 2008; ISSN 1445-775X; AIHW cat. no. DEN 190; INTERNET ONLY

Dental hygienist labour force in Australia, 2005

DSRU research report no. 34

Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit.

Published 7 August 2008; ISSN 1445-775X; AIHW cat. no. DEN 173; INTERNET ONLY

Dental labour force in Australia, 2005

DSRU research report no. 33

This report provides information on the dentist labour force in Australia based on the 2005 national dental labour force collection. Where appropriate, comparisons have been made with data drawn from the most recent collection (2003).

Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit.

Published 7 August 2008; ISSN 1445-775X; AIHW cat. no. DEN 172; INTERNET ONLY

Dental prosthetist labour force in Australia, 2005

DSRU research report no. 37

Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit.

Published 7 August 2008; ISSN 1445-775x; AIHW cat. no. DEN 184; 4pp.; INTERNET ONLY

Dental therapist labour force in Australia, 2005

DSRU research report no. 35

Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit.

Published 7 August 2008; ISSN 1445-775X; AIHW cat. no. DEN 174; INTERNET ONLY

Oral health of adult public dental patients

DSRU research report no. 36

This report provides information on the oral health of adult public dental patients and compares their oral health status with estimates for the Australian population from the National Survey of Adult Oral Health, 2004-06.

Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit.

Published 7 August 2008; ISSN 1445-775X; AIHW cat. no. DEN 183; INTERNET ONLY