If we take note, John's contributions to workforce development will only be overshadowed by his contribution to online assessment and certification of learning.
Dental and dentist workforce projections are influenced by additional factors such as the economy, population demand for oral healthcare, government policy and the contribution of health professionals to workforce capacity.
Immigrants' contribution to our workforce (financially and skills wise) needs to be given far higher public recognition.
Over the years, the EU contribution to our workforce has been facilitated by the single-market rules, which provide the legal basis for laws on recognition of professional qualifications – allowing healthcare staff to work anywhere in Europe.
Furthermore, whereas many of the expatriates are male, the majority of graduates from ODC are female, and their contribution to the workforce is as yet unclear.
Evaluation of evidence revealed the global pharmacy workforce to be composed of increasing numbers of females who were working fewer hours; this decreased their overall full-time equivalent contribution to the workforce, compared to male pharmacists.
The aggregate number of dentists in any country and their contribution to the workforce is vital to meet the need, and demand, for oral healthcare services within high-income countries with an established healthcare system.
Legitimising their contribution to the health workforce could alleviate workforce shortages and provide opportunities for redesigned job roles and new multidisciplinary teams.
