Chart title: Chart A: Activity Status of Dentists Covered

Of the 2 173 dentists covered, 1 257 (57.8%) responded to the survey, while the remaining 916 (42.2%) did not respond.  Among the respondents, 1 218 (96.9%) were active in the local dental profession whereas 39 (3.1%) reported to be inactive in the local dental profession.
  
Among the 1 218 active dentists, 1 209 (99.3%) were practising in the local dental profession, seven (0.6%) responding dentists who (a) were not practising in the dental profession in Hong Kong during the survey period; (b) had been available for work in the local dental profession during the seven days before the survey; and (c) had sought work in the local dental profession during the 30 days before the survey and the remaining two (0.2%) responding dentists who (a) were not practising in the dental profession in Hong Kong during the survey period; (b) had not been available for work during the seven days before the survey; and (c) were waiting to take up a new job in the local dental profession during the 30 days before the survey.

Of the 39 inactive dentists, 21 (53.8%) reported practising overseas / in the Mainland and 18 (46.2%) reported not seeking job in the local dental profession during the 30 days before the survey.
  
Of the 18 inactive dentists, nine (50.0%) reported retired, three (16.7%) wanted to take a rest / had no motive to work / had no financial need, three (16.7%) were engaged in household duties and the remaining three* (16.7%) had other reasons for being inactive.


Note:
* Figure refers to the number of responding dentists who reported working in other profession or undertaking study.
Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.