Vol. 519 No. 6
189 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the ratio of dentists, dental technicians and orthodontists to population in this country; the way in which this compares with other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14738/00]
The most recent information available to my Department indicates that in 1998 the ratio of active dentist per head of population was as follows:
|
Country |
Ratio of active dentist per head ofpopulation |
|
Ireland |
1: 2365 |
|
Netherlands |
1: 2240 |
|
Portugal |
1: 3163 |
|
United Kingdom |
1: 2260 |
|
Austria |
1: 2570 |
|
France |
1: 1504 |
|
Spain |
1: 2667 |
|
Finland |
1: 1070* |
|
Denmark |
1: 1032* |
