Dental Health Practitioners
This data relates to the number of staff days per month the total public sector dental health service practitioners operate. Public dental services remained relatively steady between 2002-03 and 2007-08, following the placement of a full-time dental therapist.
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Total Staff Days per Month, Roebourne(S)
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2002-03
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2003-04
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2004-05
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2005-06
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2006-07
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2007-08
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Dental Officer
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3.9
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4.3
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4.3
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4.3
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0.9
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4.2
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Dental Therapist
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3.9
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36.8
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36.8
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21.7
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36.8
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27.1
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Source: WA Department of Health
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Mental Health Practitioners
The number of mental health workers within Roebourne has gradually increased over time, with the introduction of an additional child and adolescent mental health professional and the conversion of some part-time to full-time roles.
The number of hospitalisations due to mental health disorders has slowley decreased since a high in 2001.
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