Dentistry Workforce Study 2026
Consilium, commissioned by the Association of Private Dental Practitioners in Nigeria (APDPN), is conducting the first large-scale workforce survey of Nigerian dentists. Your responses will shape policy, advocacy, and the future of dental practice in Nigeria.
Commissioned by
Association of Private Dental Practitioners in Nigeria (APDPN)
Why this study matters
Decisions about dental education, regulation, remuneration, and practice policy are being made without reliable, current evidence. The workforce challenges Nigerian dentists face — from compensation to working conditions to the pressures that drive emigration — are poorly documented.
This study changes that. By capturing the direct experiences of practising dentists across Nigeria, the Dentistry Workforce Study 2026 will produce the first systematic evidence base for the profession — one that APDPN and other stakeholders can use to advocate effectively on your behalf.
The findings will be published as the Nigerian Dentistry Workforce Report 2026, freely available to all participants and the broader dental community.
Who should fill this survey
If you hold a dental degree and are currently practising in Nigeria — in any setting — this survey is for you.
Solo practitioners, partners, and employed dentists working in private dental clinics across Nigeria.
Dentists working in government hospitals, teaching hospitals, and public health facilities at any level.
Consultant dental surgeons, lecturers, and dental specialists in any recognised specialty.
Take part
Every response strengthens the case for better conditions, better policy, and better advocacy for Nigerian dentists. The survey takes under ten minutes and your responses are fully anonymous.
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