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Abstract
Introduction: Special Care Dentistry (SCD) calls for the use of a diversified workforce to improve the oral care of patients. Previous studies have found that there is a lack of postgraduate education for groups such as dental therapists; however, interest in education from this group is expressed. The present study seeks to find the views of university educators regarding the provision of postgraduate education in Special Care Dentistry for dental therapists in the United Kingdom.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 university educators. Transcripts were analysed thematically using an inductive approach. Categories were identified within the themes relating to specific sub-questions posed by the study.
Results: Postgraduate education in Special Care Dentistry for dental therapists is a potentially worthwhile endeavour. Participants suggested that this might result in an improved service for patients and would expand postgraduate opportunities for dental therapists that have been lacking. Participants acknowledged there are financial and logistical barriers to the development of a postgraduate course, especially one that cannot guarantee a large uptake of dental therapists.
Conclusions: Postgraduate education in Special Care Dentistry for dental therapists should be considered for development. This study supports recommendations in existing literature and provides insight into an improved, diversified workforce in Special Care Dentistry.
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The aim of the European Journal of Dental Education is to publish original topical and review articles of the highest quality in the field of Dental Education. The Journal seeks to disseminate widely the latest information on curriculum development teaching methodologies assessment techniques and quality assurance in the fields of dental undergraduate and postgraduate education and dental auxiliary personnel training. The scope includes the dental educational aspects of the basic medical sciences the behavioural sciences the interface with medical education information technology and distance learning and educational audit. Papers embodying the results of high-quality educational research of relevance to dentistry are particularly encouraged as are evidence-based reports of novel and established educational programmes and their outcomes.
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