Debbie Reed, Laura McClune, Sarah Murray, Frances Robinson, Miranda Steeples
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Abstract
Objectives: In the United Kingdom (UK), Dental Hygienists (DHs) and Dental Therapists (DTs) are required by the UK's regulatory body, the General Dental Council, to "… be appropriately supported when treating patients". However, what is deemed 'appropriate support', and the need for that support, has been 'open to interpretation', and consequently, the support dental business owners provide for the DHs and DTs they employ or contract varies. The objective of this perspective is to initiate a discourse within the international community in order to gain a deeper appreciation regarding the matter of Dental Nurse (DN) chairside support for DHs and DTs beyond the UK.
Methods: The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) canvassed its members, inviting voluntary, anonymous statements to reflect their real-world experiences, both positive and negative, of working with or without DN chairside support in their roles. The statements from a sample of the membership were subsequently subjected to qualitative thematic analysis.
Results: The analysis revealed three themes: (1) Competency Factors; (2) Conduct Factors and (3) Contextual Factors. These thematic outcomes were congruent with the General Dental Council's Risk in Dentistry Report (2014).
Conclusions: The discussion elucidates the complexity of the matter of DN chairside assistance for DH and DT BSDHT members. The authors of this perspective welcome dialogue from our international colleagues regarding how DN chairside support for both DHs and DTs is of benefit to them and impacts their clinical role.
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International Journal of Dental Hygiene is the official scientific peer-reviewed journal of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH). The journal brings the latest scientific news, high quality commissioned reviews as well as clinical, professional and educational developmental and legislative news to the profession world-wide. Thus, it acts as a forum for exchange of relevant information and enhancement of the profession with the purpose of promoting oral health for patients and communities.
The aim of the International Journal of Dental Hygiene is to provide a forum for exchange of scientific knowledge in the field of oral health and dental hygiene. A further aim is to support and facilitate the application of new knowledge into clinical practice. The journal welcomes original research, reviews and case reports as well as clinical, professional, educational and legislative news to the profession world-wide.
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