The NHS dental workforce was analysed by Harryville, and the following observations were made. At 19,676.54, Dental Nurse had the highest Total FTE and was 4,108.34% higher than Orthodontist, which had the lowest Total FTE at 467.56. Dental Nurse accounted for 29.84% of the total FTE. Across all 10 roles, the total FTE ranged from 467.56 to 19,676.54. Total FTE and Total NHS FTE are positively correlated with each other. Total FTE and Total NHS FTE diverged the most when the Role was Dental Nurse, when Total FTE was 5,962.75 higher than Total NHS FTE.

Vacancy patterns are concentrated in particular roles and regions. Some roles have higher vacancy rates across several regions, indicating ongoing recruitment or retention challenges. Smaller roles with high vacancy rates may feel capacity pressure more than larger roles. Some regions report shortages across several roles, affecting service delivery and stability. Where NHS vacancy rates exceed the overall workforce, stronger recruitment or retention pressures exist within NHS dental services. Targeted workforce planning is needed for the most affected roles and regions.

The Trainee Dental Nurse had the highest number of Joiners at 3566, which is 4,046.51% more than the Orthodontist, who had the lowest number at 86. This equates to 3,480 more Trainee Dental Nurse Joiners than Orthodontist Joiners. There is a positive correlation between Joiners and total Leavers. Trainee Dental Nurse accounted for 26.41% of all Joiners. The greatest difference between Joiners and Leavers was for Trainee Dental Nurse, where there were 1,304 more Joiners than Leavers.

At 775, Dental Nurse had the highest Long-term Absence and was 2,770.37% higher than Foundation Dentist, which had the lowest Long-term Absence at 27. Dental Nurse accounted for 32.45% of Long-term Absence. Across all 10 roles, Long-term Absence ranged from 27 to 775.

At 19,676.54, Dental Nurse had the highest Total FTE and was 4,108.34% higher than Orthodontist, which had the lowest Total FTE at 467.56. Total FTE and total Long-term Absence are positively correlated with each other. Dental Nurse accounted for 29.84% of the total FTE. Total FTE and Long-term Absence diverged the most when the Role was Dental Nurse, when Total FTE was 18,901.54 higher than Long-term Absence.

Dental Therapist had the highest Vacancy Rate (Weighted) (0.21), and Orthodontist had the highest Absence per 100 FTE (6.63). At 0.21, the Dental Therapist had the highest Vacancy Rate (Weighted) and was 192.15% higher than the Trainee Dental Nurse, which had the lowest Vacancy Rate (Weighted) at 0.07. Across all 5 Roles, the vacancy rate (Weighted) ranged from 0.07 to 0.21.