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2840 - HUNTER NEW ENGLAND AREA HEALTH SERVICE DENTISTS

Hornery, Sonia to the Minister for Health
  1. How many dentists were employed at the Hunter New England Area Health Service, Wallsend Dental Clinic for each of the years from 2013 to 2015?
  2. How many dentists are employed as at 16 February 2016?
Answer -

Clinical staff involved in dental care comprise dental officers, dental therapists, oral health therapists and dental prosthetists.

Dental therapists focus on dental assessment and treatment of patients aged 18 years and younger.

Oral health therapists focus on oral hygiene for adults as well as dental assessment and treatment for patients aged 18 years and younger.

Question asked on 21 March 2016 (session 56-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 60
Answer received on 26 April 2016 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 64

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