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Journal of Orthodontics, Vol. 28, No. 1, 93-95, March 2001
© 2001 British Orthodontic Society

Orthodontics around the World

An Update on Orthodontic Manpower in Ireland

Marielle Blake, M. Thérèse GARVEY1 and Burga Healy2

1 Department of Public and Child Dental Health, Dublin Dental Hospital, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland
2 Orthodontic Section, Dental Clinic, Old County Road, Dublin, Ireland

Dr. Marielle Blake, Department of Public and Child Dental Health, Dublin Dental Hospital, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. Tel: 353-1-6127303, Fax: 353-1-6127298. E-mail: mblake{at}dental.tcd.ie

Abstract

There has been considerable debate in Europe over the past few years on manpower requirements in orthodontics. In some countries today the need for orthodontic care cannot be accommodated due to lack of professional manpower whereas in others a surplus of orthodontic treatment facilities exists. The aim of the present study was to establish a baseline for orthodontic demographics in the Republic of Ireland.

  The number of orthodontists currently practising in Ireland was identified together with the number of Irish graduates currently on training programmes. Population figures were obtained from the Central Statistics Office.

  The orthodontic manpower situation has altered dramatically in the Republic of Ireland over the past 20 years. The number of 12-year-olds per orthodontist has reduced over the past 18 years from 2773 in 1980 to 890 in 1998. The age profile of the orthodontists presently practising in Ireland is low with an expected retirement over the next 20 years of only 28 of the 69 orthodontists identified.

  This study provides baseline information on orthodontic manpower in Ireland, and will facilitate Ireland's participation in similar or comparative studies in the future.

Key words: Orthodontic Manpower, Orthodontist: 12 Year-old Ratio, Ireland






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