The current dental workforce in Malaysia comprises (i) dental practitioners, including general dentists and specialists, and (ii) dental auxiliaries. Dental auxiliaries, known as Dental Care Professionals (DCPs) in the United Kingdom (UK), include dental therapists, dental technicians, and dental surgery assistants (DSAs) In summary, while Malaysia’s dentist-to-population ratio has increased significantly, there are still disparities in workforce distribution and dental facilities between areas (rural or urban) and sectors (public or private). There is also little evidence of an increasing volume of female dentists in the workforce capacity