the North in shortage of dentists

Getting an appointment with a dentist can sometimes become very complicated, even in Lille. Manon Dejonghe, resident of Wattignies (North) has experienced this. The patient must drive forty minutes to be followed in Linselles (North). His doctor, Sarah Bormio, feels this shortage of dentists on a daily basis. The deadline is three months to make an appointment in his office. “We may do everything we can to reduce delays: work more, hire as I have just done, the list is always growing and we are forced to refuse new patients”she points out.

The option of companionship

In Hauts-de-France, there are 43 professionals per 100,000 inhabitants, which is 20 less than the French average. The drop in the numerus clausus is singled out, as is the fear of settling down, especially in the countryside. The idea then germinates of a companionship from the faculty as experienced by Dr. Bormio. “We are not taught how to run a practice”, regrets the young professional. A much more effective solution according to dentists than financial incentives or localized installation obligations.