Table 2
Percentage of oral health care practices by average wait times for non-urgent appointments for new patients
| Dentist offices | Independent dental hygienist offices | Denturist offices | All oral health care practices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | % | % | % | |
| Less than one week | 24.5 | 27.5E | 35.8 | 25.3 |
| One week to less than one month | 55.5 | 56.4 | 53.6 | 55.4 |
| One month to less than three months | 15.1 | 11.7E | 6.2E | 14.4 |
| Three months to less than six months | 3.0 | F | 2.7E | 3.0 |
| Six months or more | 1.9 | F | F | 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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