TY  -  JOUR
AU  -  Emrani, Reza
AU  -  Katayoun, Sargeran
AU  -  Hossein, Hessari
AU  -  Edalat, Masoumeh
T1  -  Differences in the work pattern of male and female dentists in Tehran in 2021
PY  -  2022
Y1  -  2022-09-01
DO  -  10.1723/3927.39108
JO  -  The Italian Journal of Gender-Specific Medicine
JA  -  Ital J Gender-Specific Med
VL  -  8
IS  -  3
SP  -  143
EP  -  146
PB  -  Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore
SN  -  2612-3487
Y2  -  2026/04/23
UR  -  http://dx.doi.org/10.1723/3927.39108
N2  -  Summary. 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 weekends 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.
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