| JNDA Vol. 12 No. 1 (January - June 2012) | |
Demographic and Professional Features of Nepalese Dentists |
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| Dr Sujita Shrestha, Dr Rabindra Man Shrestha, Dr. Shyam Kaji Maharjan | |
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| Abstract | |
Introduction: Oral health has been considered as an individual responsibility. The role of social determinants and institutional responsibility in oral health has not received due attention. Objective: The study aims to assess the demographic and professional features as well as whereabouts of the Nepalese Dental Surgeons. Materials and Method: All life members of Nepal Dental Association till August 2008 were included in the study. Result: The study showed that 58% of Nepali dentists were female. Approximately 45% of dental surgeons were 26-30 years of age and majority (54%) had graduated from India. Conclusion: The production of dentists is in expanding trend but the service distribution is imbalanced as more than two-third dentist are providing service in the capital region only. |
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| Keywords | |
Dentist; graduation; Nepal; service. |
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