Table 1.
Characteristics of dentists and their dental practices (n=87).
| Variable | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| Under 30 | 3 | 3.4 |
| 30 to 39 | 16 | 18.4 |
| 40 to 49 | 13 | 14.9 |
| 50 to 59 | 25 | 28.7 |
| 60 to 69 | 23 | 26.4 |
| 70 or older | 1 | 1.1 |
| Race | ||
| White, Non-Hispanic | 82 | 94.3 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2 | 2.3 |
| Other | 1 | 1.1 |
| African American/Black | 0 | --- |
| Hispanic/Latino | 0 | --- |
| Native American | 0 | --- |
| Multiracial | 0 | --- |
| Specialty | ||
| General Dentistry | 69 | 79.3 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 8 | 9.2 |
| Periodontics | 5 | 5.7 |
| Pediatric Dentistry | 2 | 2.3 |
| Endodontics | 1 | 1.1 |
| Other | 1 | 1.1 |
| % Time Providing Direct Patient Care | ||
| 81% to 100% | 60 | 69.0 |
| 61% to 80% | 18 | 20.7 |
| 41% to 60% | 5 | 5.7 |
| 21% to 40% | 3 | 3.4 |
| Up to 20% | 0 | --- |
| Practice Type* | ||
| Solo, Private Practice | 46 | 52.9 |
| Two Dentists, Private Practice | 22 | 25.3 |
| Group, Private Practice | 15 | 17.2 |
| Academic Training Center | 6 | 6.9 |
| Other | 2 | 2.3 |
| Military/Veterans Affairs | 0 | --- |
| Hospital | 0 | --- |
| Practice Location | ||
| Small Town | 30 | 34.5 |
| Urban | 26 | 29.9 |
| Suburban | 24 | 27.6 |
| Rural | 6 | 6.9 |
| Payment Forms Accepted by Practice* | ||
| Self-Pay/Uninsured | 85 | 97.7 |
| Private Insurance | 83 | 95.4 |
| Medicaid | 44 | 50.6 |
| Medicare | 12 | 13.8 |
| Other | 6 | 6.9 |
Note.
*
Respondents could select all options that applied to their practice. Not all variables sum to 100% due to missing or skipped items.