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Jordan has one dentist per 100 residents
Dentistry in Jordan is facing unprecedented challenges. Currently, there are 13,354 registered dentists in the profession, with approximately 10,944 practicing within the kingdom. There is a significant surplus, estimated at 50-100% above the local demand, especially in the capital, Amman. The dentist-to-population ratio, which is one dentist per thousand citizens, far exceeds global standards, exacerbating market saturation and leading to higher unemployment rates among dentists. Additionally, the number of graduates is increasing rapidly, with around 2,000 new dentists expected to emerge in 2026 and 2027. This situation threatens to deteriorate the quality of services, reduce income levels, and increase professional migration. The dental association has called for a review of admission policies to dental schools, advocating for reduced intake numbers and steering education to better align with labor market needs, in order to ensure the sector's sustainability and improve the quality of healthcare services.
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