DEMOGRAPHICS OF ORTHODONTISTS IN ISLAMABAD AND RAWALPINDI DIVISION

Malik Arshman Khan; Haroon Shahid Qazi; Umar Farooq

DEMOGRAPHICS OF ORTHODONTISTS IN ISLAMABAD AND RAWALPINDI DIVISION

Authors

Malik Arshman Khan
Haroon Shahid Qazi
Umar Farooq

Keywords:

Manpower, orthodontist, population ratio, Islamabad and Rawalpindi Division

Abstract

Objective: To determine the orthodontist/population ratio, number of dentists undergoing orthodontic training and to establish a baseline for orthodontic demographics in the region of Islamabad and Rawalpindi Division.

Materials and Methods: Identification of the population statistics and the number of the orthodontists available in the region of Islamabad and Rawalpindi Division.

Result: The population of this region is increasing but the orthodontic manpower for it is not sufficient and the Orthodontist:Population Ratio is low.

Discussion: To date in Islamabad and Rawalpindi Division the appropriate manpower level has yet to be established. Manpower is difficult to forecast and is affected by many factors. Population projections are difficult to predict and we have to rely on assumptions pertaining to trends in fertility, mortality and migration. Interpretation of these trends however must be approached with caution.

Conclusion: There is need of more orthodontists and orthodontic training institutes to meet the population demand in this region.

Author Biographies

Malik Arshman Khan

BDS. Department of Orthodontics, Margalla College of Dentistry, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Haroon Shahid Qazi

BDS. MS. Associate Professor, Head of Orthodontic Department, Margalla College of Dentistry, Rawalpindi.

Program Director, Dental Centre - Centre for Continuing Dental Education (CCDE) , Islamabad, Pakistan.

Umar Farooq

BDS, MS (HI) Coordinator, Department of Medical Education, Margalla College of Dentistry, Rawalpindi,

Pakistan. Program Coordinator, Dental Centre - Centre for Continuing Dental Education (CCDE) , Islamabad, Pakistan.