J Korean Acad Oral Health.  2013 Dec;37(4):224-231.

Factors related to busyness of practicing dentists

• Lee KJ
• Lee NG
• Ju HJ
• Park SH
• Lim CY
• Oh HW
• Lim HS

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
This study investigated the busyness of dentists and analyzed factors related to busyness in these professionals.
METHODS
The subjects were 243 practicing dentists. Surveys were carried out via mail. Busyness was measured by using the Mumma scale. The data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test.
RESULTS
The dentists' busyness index was 1.91. Of the participants, 40% of practicing dentists wanted more patients, 30.8% did not overwork but did not want more patients, and 27.1% overworked and did not want more patients. The busyness index was significantly related to the number of dental hygienists and dentists. However, it did not differ with respect to the number of assistant nurses.
CONCLUSIONS
The busyness index should be considered when developing relevant human resource plans.

Keyword

Busyness index; Dental manpower; Supply and demand for dentists

MeSH Terms

Dental Hygienists
Dentists*
Humans
Postal Service

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