ArticleThe Saudi dental journal2025
Mapping the prosthodontic workforce in Saudi Arabia: Patterns, training backgrounds, professional ranks, and regional distributions.
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purposeThis study aimed to provide a comprehensive national overview of the prosthodontic workforce in Saudi Arabia, focusing on its demographic composition, educational background, geographic distribution, and workforce trends. The findings are intended to support policymakers in postgraduate education planning, and equitable access strategies to prosthodontics care. MATERIALS AND
methodsA retrospective cross-sectional analysis was conducted using official data obtained from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) as of May 2025. The dataset included all registered practicing prosthodontists across Saudi Arabia. Key variables included gender, nationality, professional classification, practice region, and postgraduate training background. The prosthodontist-to-population ratio was calculated based on the 2024 national census data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the characteristics of the prosthodontic workforce.
resultsA total of 1,542 prosthodontists were identified across Saudi Arabia, resulting in a national ratio of 4.37 prosthodontists per 100,000 population. The workforce was predominantly male (65.8%), with females representing 34.2%. Non-Saudis accounted for 56.5% of the workforce, while Saudis made up 43.5%. Most prosthodontists were located in major metropolitan areas, with 34.1% practicing in Riyadh, 24.6% in Makkah, and 11.8% in the Eastern Region. The most common countries of postgraduate education were Egypt (29.3%), Saudi Arabia (27.3%), India (9.0%), and the United States (7.2%). The workforce was almost evenly divided between the public sector (48.3%) and the private sector (47.8%).
conclusionSaudi Arabia has witnessed steady growth in its prosthodontics workforce, marked by increased training capacity, diverse educational backgrounds, and encouraging participation of female practitioners. Despite this progress, challenges remain in achieving balanced gender representation, equitable regional distribution, and consistency in training standards. These findings highlight the importance of thoughtful workforce planning and the need to reassess classification systems and align training pathways with internationally recognized benchmarks. Such efforts will be essential to ensure high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable prosthodontics care across all regions.
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