title: Pediatric dentistry in a period of decreasing numbers of dentists.
abstract: The availability of pediatric dental services is considered in terms of the projected decreases in the numbers of dentists to provide services to the general population. This decrease is further accentuated by the dental practice patterns of an increasing number of female dentists, many of whom demonstrate a particular interest in the care of children. There is an evolving demand for pediatric dental services, and a growing number of pediatric dentists overall.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Health, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11794-8715.
authors.forename: H B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Waldman
mesh_terms: D003815:Dentists / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D003816:Dentists, Women / Q000600:supply & distribution; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010377:Pediatric Dentistry; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce