§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many dentists in England were trained at dental schools in(a) Scotland, (b) Wales and (c) Northern Ireland; and what proportion each represents of the total. [39818]
§ Ms BlearsThe number of General Dental Service (GDS) dentists in England trained at dental schools in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and the percentage of the total number of dentists is shown in the table.
448WThe total number of dentists covers principals on a HA list, their assistants and vocational dental practitioners.
449W
Area of qualification Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Dentists working in England Principals Number 1,099 444 91 16,124 Percentage of principals 7 3 I — Assistants Number 43 4 3 1,214 Percentage of assistants 4 0 0 — VDPs Number 25 15 7 599 Percentage of VDPs 4 3 1 — Total Number 1,167 463 101 17,937 Percentage of total dentists — — — —
§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many dentists in England were trained at dental schools outside the United Kingdom; and what proportion they represent of the total. [39817]
§ Ms BlearsThe number of General Dental Service (GDS) dentists in England trained at dental schools outside the UK and the percentage of the total number of dentists in England at 31 December 2001 is shown in the table. The figures exclude dentists whose title of registration is shown as Statutory Exams and dentists awaiting entry.
The total number of dentists covers principals on a HA list, their assistants and vocational dental practitioners.
General Dental Service: Number of dentists trained at dental schools outside the UK and the percentage of the total number of dentists in England at 31 December 2001 Dentists qualified overseas Dentists working in England Percentage of dentists who work in England qualified overseas Principals 2,094 16,124 13 Assistants 717 1,214 59 VDPs 1 599 0 Total 2,812 17,937 16