In 2014, there were 1,223 registered dental therapists, 84% of whom were employed in the dental therapy field
9 in 10
(97%) of employed dental therapists were women, the same as in 2012.
About 3 in 10
(31%) were aged 55 or older. This was an increase from 20% in 2012.
9 in 10
(93%) of employed dental therapists worked in a clinical role, an increase from 90% in 2012
29.2 hours
was the average number of weekly hours worked by dental therapists, about the same as in 2012 (29.4 hours).
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FTE per 100,000 population was 3.4
a decrease from 3.8 in 2012.
Source: AIHW National Health Workforce Data Set.
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