Data Interview Question

Estimating Dentist Numbers in the United States

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Requirements Clarification & Assessment

  1. Objective Understanding:

    • The goal is to estimate the number of dentists currently practicing in the United States.

  2. Scope Definition:

    • Focus only on dentists actively practicing within the United States.
    • Consider both full-time and part-time practicing dentists.

  3. Assumptions:

    • The US population is approximately 330 million.
    • Each person visits a dentist twice a year on average.
    • Dentists work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.
    • Each dental appointment takes approximately 1 hour.

  4. Data Sources:

    • Consider using available public data, such as census data, American Dental Association (ADA) statistics, and health department records.

  5. Constraints:

    • Limited by the availability of up-to-date and comprehensive data.
    • Must account for variability in dentist work schedules and patient visitation patterns.