A survey of the status quo of pediatric dentists in China,2003
- VernacularTitle:2003年儿童口腔科从业医师现状调查
- Author:
Bin XIA
;
Man QIN
;
Lihong GE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pediatric dentistry;
Dentist;
Manpower
- From:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
1996;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:In 2003,a survey of the manpower of pediatric dentists was made in China in order to provide basis for database. Methods:Questionnaires were distributed to dentists presenced the 5th conference of pediatric dentistry in China,and 139 available answers were analysis. Results:In those 139 pediatric dentists, with a mean age of 38.2?8.7,females were significantly more than males, and 89.9% dentists had bachelor, master or doctor degree. Significant relations were found between self-estimate ability of dentists and their length of work, degree, character of clinic.Conclusion:To date, the team of pediatric dentists begins to take shape, the structure of age and education are rational, but the number of them is insufficient and it is necessary to improve the basic and continuing education.
