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Distribution of Dental Practices in Terms of the Number of Dentists and the Average Number of Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, and Operatories
| No. of Dentists | % of Sample | National Average12 | Avg. No. of Hygienists | Avg. No. of Assistants | Avg. No. of Operatories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45.1 | 73.3 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 4.2 |
| 2 | 26.5 | 18.2 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 5.3 |
| 3 | 17.6 | 8.5 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 7.6 |
| 4 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 4.3 | 7.8 | |
| 5+ | 6.9 | 6.4 | 10.0 | 12.6 |
