Table 1 Demographic and Practice Characteristics of Responding Pediatric Dentists

Age (years) (N = 858)

   ≤ 39

   40–49

   ≥ 50

Gender (N = 872)

   Male

   Female

Ethnic Group (N = 868)

   White

   Asian/Pacific Islander

   Latino

   African American

   Other

   Native American

Dental School Graduation Year (N = 862)

   Prior to 1975

   1975–1985

   After 1985

Type of Practice (N = 440)

   Solo

   Group

   Other

Setting of Practice (N = 815)

   Private

   Other*

Location of Practice (N = 865)

   Urban (pop. ≥ 300,000)

   Suburban (> 2,500 but < 300,000)

   Rural (≤ 2,500)

Number of Days Worked per Week (N = 799)

   1 – 3

   4

   5

   6

Number of Adolescent ^† Patients per Day (N = 850)

   < 10

   10–20

   21–30

   31–40

   > 40