Table 3 Characteristics of the dental care provider participants
From: The relationship of primary care providers to dental practitioners in rural and remote Australia
Participant characteristics | Number (n = 12) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Female | 5 | 41.7 |
Male | 7 | 58.3 |
Age (years) | ||
≤40 | 2 | 16.7 |
>40 | 10 | 83.3 |
Mean number of years in current practice (range) | 5.2 (0.25-20) | |
Dental occupation | ||
Dentist | 8 | 66.7 |
Dental therapist | 1 | 8.3 |
Dental assistant | 2 | 16.7 |
Practice manager | 1 | 8.3 |