ArticleThe Saudi dental journal2024
Demographic insights into the periodontology workforce in Saudi Arabia: A descriptive study.
Article in The Saudi dental journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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- Restorative dentistry workforce in Saudi Arabia: national profile and provincial disparities.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Mapping the prosthodontic workforce in Saudi Arabia: Patterns, training backgrounds, professional ranks, and regional distributions.The Saudi dental journal · 2025Article
- An evaluation of pharmaceutical clinical trials from Saudi Arabia registered on Clinicaltrials.gov: A cross-sectional study.Saudi medical journal · 2025Article
- Dentists' perception and use of AI and robotics in the care of persons with disabilities.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Workforce trends and distribution of endodontists in Saudi Arabia.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Saudi dental postgraduate education (2013-2023): demographic shifts and potential employment challenges.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Perspectives from program directors on the selection process for Saudi periodontics residency programs: a cross-sectional study.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- Digital impression (intraoral scanners) and factors affecting its accuracy - an insight into knowledge and awareness amongst graduates, and clinical practitioners.BMC oral health · 2024Observational
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Abstract
Objective: This study assessed the demographic characteristics of the periodontal workforce in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This was a retrospective study of periodontists practicing in Saudi Arabia from January 2000 through May 2023. The data were requested from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and included the number of periodontists and dentists, the number of Saudi and non-Saudi periodontists, the sex distribution of periodontists, their ranking, and the geographic distribution across the 13 regions. Results: This study identified 700 practicing periodontists, representing 2.2 periodontists per 100,000 people. Consultant periodontists composed 31% of the population, mostly Saudi nationals. Approximately 53% of practicing periodontists resided in Saudi Arabia, mostly in the Riyadh, Makkah, and Eastern Provinces. Al Bahah, Najran, and the Northern Borders had fewer periodontists. Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into shaping the periodontal workforce in Saudi Arabia. Future studies on the factors related to the periodontology workforce can assist policymakers in implementing effective strategies to significantly improve the current workforce.
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