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Differences in the Work Pattern of Male and Female Dentists in Tehran in 2021 Publisher



Emrani R1 ; Katayoun S2 ; Hossein H2 ; Edalat M3
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  1. 1. Dental Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Science, School of Dentistry, Qazvin, Iran
  2. 2. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Research Center for Caries Prevention, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Bushehr Social Security Organization Hospital, Bushehr, Iran

Source: Italian Journal of Gender-Specific Medicine Published:2022


Abstract

Objectives. As the proportion of female doctors in dentistry continues to increase, there is a need to monitor the differences in the work pattern of male and female dentists and to be aware of the relevant implications on the dental workforce. Design and methods. In this retrospective cohort study, 58 dentists with 2 to 5 years of work experience were approached. All services performed by each dentist, as well as their work pattern, were recorded. Results. The average working time per week was shorter among females; they took more days off work on a sick leave and worked fewer week-ends and nights than their male counterparts. Male dentists make more extractions, endodontics and prosthesis services, but less pediatric and scaling and restoration services than women. Conclusions. There is a significant discrepancy in the dental service mix and in the work pattern between male and female dentists, one that should be considered in dentistry. © 2022, Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore s.r.l.. All rights reserved.