Medicine and Health

Profiles of registrant dentists and policy directions from 2000 to 2020

L. S. Davda, D. R. Radford, et al.

This study investigates the remarkable trends in the profile of UK registered dentists from 2000 to 2020, revealing a 36% increase in numbers, predominantly driven by international graduates. The research conducted by Latha S. Davda, David R. Radford, Sasha Scambler, and Jennifer E. Gallagher underscores the significant impact of international dental graduates on the workforce and calls for further exploration into dentist migration and retention.

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Abstract

This study examines trends in the profile of UK registered dentists from 2000 to 2020, correlating them with policy changes. The number of registered dentists increased by 36% (11,144), with the majority (58%) being international graduates. By 2019, 28% of registered dentists qualified outside the UK. Increases were seen in UK graduates (18%), EEA graduates (214%), and those entering via the Overseas Registration Examination (621%), while those registering through bilateral agreements decreased (43%). The study concludes that international dental graduates significantly contribute to the UK dental workforce, highlighting the urgent need for research into dentist migration and retention.

Publisher

BDJ Open

Published On

Nov 28, 2020

Authors

Latha S. Davda, David R. Radford, Sasha Scambler, Jennifer E. Gallagher

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