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Demographic characteristics of dental practitioners registered between 2011 and 2016
| Dentists n = 18 051 | Dental prosthetists n = 1484 | Oral health therapists, dental therapists, dental hygienists n = 4781 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (%) | |||
| ≤35 | 37.0 | 15.5 | 47.7 |
| 36–45 | 21.8 | 17.4 | 20.0 |
| 46–55 | 16.2 | 29.1 | 19.0 |
| 56–65 | 15.2 | 25.1 | 12.6 |
| ≥66 | 9.7 | 12.9 | 0.7 |
| Sex (%) | |||
| Female | 40.6 | 15.5 | 93.0 |
| Male | 59.4 | 84.5 | 7.0 |
| Practice location (%) | |||
| Metropolitan | 80.9 | 73.4 | 77.1 |
| Regional/remote area | 19.1 | 26.6 | 22.9 |
