In 2014, there were 15,764 registered dentists, 89% of whom were employed in the dental field.
4 in 10
(39%) of employed dentists were women, an increase from 35% in 2011.
Almost 1 in 4
(23%) were aged 55 or older, the same as in all earlier years
Almost all
(97%) of employed dentists worked in a clinical role, an increase from 96% in both 2011 and 2012.
36.0 hours
was the average number of weekly hours worked by dentists, a decrease from 37.3 in 2011.
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FTE per 100,000 population was 56.4
an increase from 55.4 in 2011.
Source: AIHW National Health Workforce Data Set.
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