Table 2.
Demographic data of participating dentist (D) and general practitioner (GP) practices
| Characteristic | Dentists (n = 391) | General practitioners (n = 181) |
|---|---|---|
| Practice form | ||
| Solo | 60 (234) | 50 (91) |
| Group | 35 (137) | 45 (81) |
| Other | 5 (20) | 5 (9) |
| Practice setting | ||
| Rural | 66 (259) | 63 (114) |
| Urban | 28 (109) | 32 (58) |
| Metropolitan | 6 (23) | 5 (9) |
| Professional experience in years | ||
| Up to 10 | 7 (28) | 6 (11) |
| 10–20 | 30 (117) | 27 (49) |
| 20–30 | 39 (152) | 34 (61) |
| Over 30 | 24 (94) | 33 (60) |
Values are given as % (n), where n is the number of participants.