Table 1
Percentage of oral health care practices by average wait times for non-emergency appointments for existing patients
| Dentist offices | Independent dental hygienist offices | Denturist offices | All oral health care practices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | % | % | % | |
| Less than one week | 24.5 | 27.4 | 37.9 | 25.4 |
| One week to less than one month | 52.5 | 50.0 | 49.7 | 52.3 |
| One month to less than three months | 17.3 | 14.1E | 7.4 | 16.6 |
| Three months to less than six months | 4.0 | F | 2.3E | 3.9 |
| Six months or more | 1.7 | F | 2.8E | 1.8 |
E
use with caution
F
too unreliable to be published
Note(s):
The reference period for this survey is the most recent 12-month fiscal period for which the final day occurs on or between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024.
Source(s):
Survey of Oral Health Care Providers (5397).
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