# Dental healthcare staffing needs in Araraquara

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dental-healthcare-staffing-needs-in-araraquara
> Updated: 2026-09-30T17:02:18.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In Araraquara, the Municipal Health Secretariat has identified a significant shortage of dental professionals. Data from 35 health units, which recorded 7,945 appointments between September 2025 and August 2026, indicates a current need for 27 additional dentists working 20-hour weekly shifts to reach a target staff of 105. There are currently ten vacancies for dental surgeons. 

Additionally, the city reports a shortage of oral health assistants (ASB), noting that 15 new positions are required to fill gaps in units that have lacked these roles since 2023. The expansion is intended to support new infrastructure and equipment while increasing service availability.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Araraquara City Hall identifies need for 27 additional dentists

Araraquara officials report a need for 27 additional dentists and 15 oral health assistants following nearly 8,000 dental appointments recorded across 35 health units in one year.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/araraquara-city-hall-identifies-need-for-27-additional-dentists

### 2026-09-14: Araucária City Hall swears in 36 new healthcare civil servants

The Araucária City Hall has sworn in 36 new civil servants, including doctors, nurses, and dentists, to bolster local healthcare services.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/araucria-city-hall-swears-in-36-new-healthcare-civil-servants

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