Summary
- Nationally, it was estimated that there were 2.1 practising hygienists per 100,000 population.
- Just over half were under 35 years of age (52.4%).
- Over a third qualified in the 5 years prior to the collection (37.9%).
- Three-quarters cited general private practice as their main practice type (71.5%) and 22% worked in private specialist practice.
- The majority worked part-time (71.0%, less than 37.5 hours per week).
- Only 12.1% of employment positions held were full-time employment positions.
- There was a 74% increase in the labour force since the 1996 collection.