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Table 4 The numbers of dentists and denturists needed for prosthodontic care per 100,000 people, assessed using normative and sociodental needs models

From: Treatment needs and skill mix workforce requirements for prosthodontic care: a comparison of estimates using normative and sociodental approaches

 

The number of dentists or denturists needed for prosthodontic care per 100,000 people

Scenario 1 (baseline scenario)

Scenario II (minimum skill mix)

Scenario III (maximum skill mix)

Type of model

Dentists

Denturists

Dentists

Denturists

Dentists

Denturists

Normative Need

98.80

0

98.72

0.08

90.04

8.76

Sociodental Need

2.49

0

2.41

0.08

1.55

0.94