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Takahashi Y, Iguchi A, Motoi S, Susuga M, Hasegawa Y. Dental hygiene and dental students' motivations for future work: a cross-sectional study of first-year students at a dental hygiene school and a dental school in Japan. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:875. [PMID: 37974156 PMCID: PMC10655420 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04864-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND It is important to understand the career motivations and perceptions of students who intend to become dental health professionals. Both dental and dental hygiene students may have different opinions about the profession and future work prospects. To our knowledge, no study has compared the career motivations and career perceptions of Japanese dental and dental hygiene students after admission to dental or dental hygiene school. This cross-sectional study examined the motivations of dental and dental hygiene students for their future career perceptions. METHODS: First-year students of dental and dental hygiene schools in the academic years 2021 and 2022 participated in the study. Group 1 comprised 104 female dental hygiene students, Group 2-1 comprised 55 female dental students, and Group 2-2 comprised 61 male dental students. A self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted on opinions of the work and prospects of future work with four-point Likert scales ranging from "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree," according to the items. RESULTS Dental hygiene students consider that they would like to work as professionals and would also like to earn efficiently. Specifically, female dental students prioritized contributing to society by working long-term in a fulfilling environment rather than earning an income, whereas male dental students would like to work as a professional while also effectively earning income. CONCLUSIONS Small but significant differences were found in opinions of the dental hygienist/dentist profession in terms of attractiveness and credibility. Small but significant differences were found for income and working hours when considering future job prospects. The results of this study revealed differences in the first year students between dental and dental hygiene school in their attitudes toward career motivation and prospects for future work.
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- Yasuyuki Takahashi
- Dental Anesthesia and General Health Management, The Nippon Dental University Niigata Hospital, 1-8 Hamaura-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata, 951-8580, Japan
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- Department of Dental Anesthesiology, School of Life Dentistry at Niigata, The Nippon Dental University, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, The Nippon Dental University College at Niigata, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, The Nippon Dental University College at Niigata, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, The Nippon Dental University College at Niigata, Niigata, Japan.
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Bozia M, Berkhout E, van der Weijden F, Slot DE. Anaesthesia and Caries Treatment by Dental Hygienists: A Worldwide Review. Int Dent J 2023; 73:288-295. [PMID: 36266112 PMCID: PMC10023583 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2022.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to summarise the competencies and legal position of the dental hygienist (DH) regarding local anaesthesia and caries treatment through a worldwide review. METHODS A structured and peer-reviewed online questionnaire consisting of 27 questions was developed and emailed to all DH associations that are members of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists or European Dental Hygienists Federation. After obtaining the data, all responding associations were contacted to confirm that the data were summarised in the correct order and were asked to provide further clarification of answers if necessary. A descriptive analysis was performed to summarise the data. RESULTS Thirty-one countries were approached and 26 responded, resulting in a response rate of 84%. In 62% of the countries, the DH can administer local anaesthesia via infiltration and/or block anaesthesia. In 23% of the countries, the DH can indicate the placement of a caries restoration. In 15% of the countries, the DH can place caries restorations. In 81% of the countries, the DH can apply sealants. CONCLUSIONS Considerable variation exists amongst countries regarding the extended scope of DH practice. Overall, independently administering local anaesthesia appears to be more accepted as being within the scope of DH practice than caries removal and the placement of restorations.
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- Meryam Bozia
- Department of Oral Radiology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral Radiology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Radiology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Arhoma N, Tantawi ME, Arheiam A. Career expectations and the motivating factors for studying dentistry in Libya. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:849. [PMID: 36476195 PMCID: PMC9730638 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03933-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study investigated entry-level dental students' motives for studying dentistry at the University of Benghazi (UoB), Libya and career expectations among recent UoB graduates in an atypical context during the time of political unrest and identified factors associated with these motives. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2021-2022 for all entry-level dental students and recent dental graduates of UoB. A self-administered survey explored motives for studying dentistry, career expectation and associated factors. The questions were adopted from previous studies and pre-validated for use among Libyan students. Motives and career expectations were summarized, and their association with potential associated factors were assessed using chi-square test at p ≤ 0.05. RESULTS One hundred eighty-four entry-level students and 156 recent graduates completed the surveys, response rates = 73.6% and 62.4%, respectively. The main motives to study dentistry were the desire to work in the healthcare field (183, 99.4%), interest in scientific knowledge (178, 96.7%) and because there were various dental specialities (168, 91.3%). The most common career expectations were setting up a business (107, 68.6%) and establishing a dental clinic (105, 67.3%). In addition, preference for working in the public sector (106, 67.9%), work-life balance (102, 65.4%) and financial gain (94, 60.3%) were the main factors associated with career expectations. CONCLUSION The main motive to join a dental school in Libya was academic interest. However, recent graduates showed more pragmatic expectations related to private practice ownership.
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- Niroz Arhoma
- Department of Dental Public Health and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Dental Public Health and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya.
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Rabeeah Z, Carreno JG, Kinney JS, Inglehart MR. Career motivation and satisfaction of dental hygiene students in associate versus bachelor degree programs: A national survey. J Dent Educ 2022; 86:649-660. [PMID: 35038168 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.12878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Entry-level dental hygiene programs give associate (AD) and bachelor degrees (BD). The objectives were to compare how AD versus BD students differ in career-related role models and information sources, career motivations, and satisfaction and to explore the relationships between career motivations and satisfaction. METHODS Two hundred seventy-one students in AD and 269 students in BD programs responded to a survey. RESULTS AD students were older than BD students (26.71/23.6; p < 0.001). Both groups were most likely to name a nurse/dental hygienist (37.6%/37.3%) as role models in their families, were likely to have shadowed a dental hygienist (77.6%/75.0%), and had talked to a health professional (27.7%/23.7%) prior to program application. BD students decided earlier to become dental hygienists (17.20/19.97 years; p < 0.001) and were less likely to have been dental assistants before than AD students (28.3%/36.9%; p = 0.034). Both groups agreed strongly that they wanted to become dental hygienists to help patients (5-point scale with 5 = agree strongly: 4.88/4.86), make a difference in the life of patients (4.88/4.86) and because it is a flexible career (4.83/4.80). Open-ended responses showed that 62.4% of AD students compared to 35.3% of BD students choose their career because of lifestyle considerations (p < 0.001), while 47.2% of BD students versus 38.0% of AD students wanted to work in the healthcare field (p < 0.001). Both groups had high job satisfaction (3-point scale: 2.94/2.97). For AD students, job satisfaction correlated with wanting to help patients (r = 0.49; p < 0.01) and with making a difference in the life of patients (r = 0.52; p < 0.001). For BD students, wanting to work in a team (r = 0.34; p < 0.001) and having a dentist in the family (r = 0.32; p < 0.001) correlated with job satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Dental hygiene students in AD versus BD programs differ in the factors that are associated with job satisfaction. Dental hygiene educators can utilize these findings when recruiting future students. The findings related to motivational determinants of job satisfaction can guide educational efforts.
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan - School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan - School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Mehta A, Siddiqui M, Sultan A, Juneja A. Career Intentions, Choices, and Motivation of Undergraduate Dental Students toward Dentistry. ARCHIVES OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/amhs.amhs_61_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Couch A, Menz HB, Coker F, White J, Haines T, Williams C. Factors that influence workplace location choices in the different allied health professions: A systematic review. Aust J Rural Health 2021; 29:823-834. [PMID: 34498324 DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The maldistribution of health care workers between metropolitan, rural or remote areas is globally recognised. Allied health professional's workplace location choice is a complex interplay between professional and non-professional elements. Policy-makers should understand factors that influence workplace location choices when designing structures to attract allied health professionals to rural practice. OBJECTIVE To determine factors influencing recruitment and retention of allied health professionals in metropolitan, rural and remote locations. DESIGN Systematic review. FINDINGS Twenty-two studies met inclusion criteria. Extracted data were synthesised into subthemes: (a) opportunities for career development, (b) clinical load, (c) organisational and workplace structure, (d) previous location exposure and (e) personal factors. Of these 22 studies, 12 reported organisational/workplace structure and personal factors positively impacting recruitment and 11 studies discussed organisational and workplace structure also negatively impacting on retention. Career opportunities positively impacted on recruitment, while lack of opportunity negatively affected retention. Previous location exposure positively impacted recruitment however had limited impact on retention. Similarly, a diverse clinical load was reported as being attractive during recruitment, but unmanageable caseloads affected retention. DISCUSSION This review identifies the need for effective and sustainable solutions for the issues with recruitment and retention of allied health professionals. While the different allied health professions share similar recruitment and retention challenges, further research is needed to isolate factors impacting each discipline. CONCLUSIONS Retention and recruitment of different allied health professions is multifactorial. Organisational and workplace structure and opportunities for career development emerged as having impact on the recruitment of allied health professionals.
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- Anna Couch
- Peninsula Health, Allied Health, Frankston, VIC, Australia.,School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Frankston, VIC, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
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- School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Frankston, VIC, Australia
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- Research Centre for Generational Health and Ageing, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Peninsula Health, Allied Health, Frankston, VIC, Australia.,School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Frankston, VIC, Australia
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- Peninsula Health, Allied Health, Frankston, VIC, Australia.,School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Frankston, VIC, Australia
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Alqarni MA. Assessing dental students' professional satisfaction with operative dentistry teaching and curriculum: A study in Saudi Arabia. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26459. [PMID: 34160446 PMCID: PMC8238307 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT Evaluating students' professional training satisfaction with operative dentistry teaching and curriculum can help identify their educational needs and improve the quality of the education imparted. This study aimed to assess the professional training satisfaction of senior undergraduate dental students in Saudi Arabia from the operative dentistry course teaching and its curriculum at different levels and among genders.A total of 193 (109 male, 56.48%; and 84 female, 43.52%) students participated in the survey. The respondents were at the 10th, 11th, and 12th levels of the Operative Dentistry course in a ratio of 34.2%, 32.1%, and 33.7%, respectively. Data were collected from survey items (18 questions) covering 6 areas: learning objectives, course materials, content relevance, instructor knowledge, instructor delivery and style, and facility and environment. Descriptive and analytical tests were performed using SPSS Software 19, with the significance level set at 0.05.A high level of satisfaction was seen among level 10 (68.18%), 11 (79.03%), and 12 (86.15%) students. A significant statistical difference was observed among level 10 students with a low level of satisfaction and a high level of satisfaction (P = .045). The percentage of satisfaction increased with the level. A high level of satisfaction was seen among male (78.90%) and female (76.19%) students, with a total satisfaction level of 77.72%.Continuous evaluation and assessment of teaching and curriculum can be a tool to improve the quality of education imparted, especially in clinical courses such as operative dentistry. This helps to prepare students for their professional life as healthcare providers. The role of teaching skills related to amalgam must be re-evaluated. It is recommended to include student representation and participation in course development committees, as they are the final recipients of the educational process.
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García D, Akinkugbe A, Mosavel M, Smith C, Brickhouse T. COVID-19 and Dental and Dental Hygiene Students' Career Plans. JDR Clin Trans Res 2021; 6:153-160. [PMID: 33403913 PMCID: PMC7791304 DOI: 10.1177/2380084420984772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were to investigate whether dental and dental hygiene students' career plans postgraduation were affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and to examine wellness and readiness for clinical practice among students who reported a change in career plans. METHODS An anonymous online REDCap survey was developed and emailed to 436 dental and dental hygiene students at a US dental school. The survey consisted of 81 questions that covered demographics, career plans postgraduation, and readiness and wellness measures. An open-ended question assessing how students' career plans have changed during the pandemic was also included. RESULTS A total of 252 students completed the survey, of whom 11.5% reported that their plans for future dental practice have changed since the COVID-19 outbreak. Students who reported a change to their career plans had significantly higher mean perceived stress (20.1 vs. 16.3; P = 0.003) and anxiety (9.2 vs. 6.2; P = 0.004) scores and lower mean resilience (18.9 vs. 20.9; P = 0.01) scores than those who reported no change to their career plans. Concerns were raised regarding the limited employment opportunities, long-term stability of the dental profession, and the interruptions to clinical education and licensure examinations consequent to the pandemic. CONCLUSIONS A comprehensive effort inclusive of adeptly designed clinical and curriculum experiences paired with wellness interventions and support tailored to students is needed. These measures need to support trainees across varying years in training and resilience levels to be effective for dental and dental hygiene students as they approach their future career intentions in the dental profession. Additional longitudinal research is needed to assess if change in career intentions during the COVID-19 pandemic corresponds with actual change postpandemic and affects the dental profession. KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER STATEMENT This study explores the potential short-term change in career intentions of dental hygiene and dental students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings can inform workforce planning as well as interventions developed and implemented by academic dental institutions to support student wellness during unexpected and prolonged emergency situations.
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- D.T. García
- Department of Health Behavior and
Policy, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA,
USA
- Institute for Inclusion, Inquiry, and
Innovation, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Institute for Inclusion, Inquiry, and
Innovation, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
- Department of Dental Public Health and
Policy, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA,
USA
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- Department of Health Behavior and
Policy, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA,
USA
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- Department of General Practice, School
of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Institute for Inclusion, Inquiry, and
Innovation, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
- Department of Dental Public Health and
Policy, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA,
USA
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Quackery and fraud in dental practice, seen in many countries, is also rampant in Nepal, and they are unethical practices. There is a growing need for strict enforcement of government policy measures to eliminate quackery and fraudulent dental practice in Nepal. The government should mobilize all dental workforce (dental specialists, dentists, and dental auxiliaries) and aware of their responsibilities and limitations. This article presents a brief review showing some cases of malpractice in dentistry in Nepal.
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- Manoj Humagain
- Department of Periodontology, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Nepal
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, International College of Dentistry Walailak University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Dentistry, International College of Dentistry Walailak University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Gender differences in dental students' professional expectations and attitudes: a qualitative study. Br Dent J 2017; 223:441-445. [DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Knevel R, Gussy MG, Farmer J. Exploratory scoping of the literature on factors that influence oral health workforce planning and management in developing countries. Int J Dent Hyg 2016; 15:95-105. [PMID: 27943545 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to scope the literature that exists about factors influencing oral health workforce planning and management in developing countries (DCs). METHODS The Arksey and O'Malley method for conducting a scoping review was used. A replicable search strategy was applied, using three databases. Factors influencing oral health workforce planning and management in DCs identified in the eligible articles were charted. FINDINGS Four thousand citations were identified; 41 papers were included for review. Most included papers were situational analyses. Factors identified were as follows: lack of data, focus on the restorative rather than preventive care in practitioner education, recent increase in number of dental schools (mostly private) and dentistry students, privatization of dental care services which has little impact on care maldistribution, and debates about skill mix and scope of practice. Oral health workforce management in the eligible studies has a bias towards dentist-led systems. Due to a lack of country-specific oral health related data in developing or least developed countries (LDCs), oral health workforce planning often relies on data and modelling from other countries. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Approaches to oral health workforce management and planning in developing or LDCs are often characterized by approaches to increase numbers of dentists, thus not ameliorating maldistribution of service accessibility. Governments appear to be reducing support for public and preventative oral healthcare, favouring growth in privatized dental services. Changes to professional education are necessary to trigger a paradigm shift to the preventive approach and to improve relationships between different oral healthcare provider roles. This needs to be premised on greater appreciation of preventive care in health systems and funding models.
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- Rjm Knevel
- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, College of Science, Health & Engineering, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Vic., Australia
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- La Trobe University, Bendigo, Vic., Australia
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- Centre for Social Impact, Swinburne University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Knevel RJM, Gussy MG, Farmer J, Karimi L. Perception of Nepalese dental hygiene and dentistry students towards the dental hygienists profession. Int J Dent Hyg 2016; 15:219-228. [DOI: 10.1111/idh.12192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- RJM Knevel
- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health; College of Science, Health & Engineering; La Trobe University; Bendigo Victoria Australia
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health; College of Science, Health & Engineering; La Trobe University; Bendigo Victoria Australia
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health; College of Science, Health & Engineering; La Trobe University; Bendigo Victoria Australia
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health; College of Science, Health & Engineering; La Trobe University; Bendigo Victoria Australia
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