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Hand Hygiene Accuracy of Students and Staff at a Dutch Dental School

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Oral health care professionals continuously come into contact with bodily fluids containing many pathogens. Hand hygiene should be used to prevent cross transmission. We aimed to examine the accuracy of application of alcohol‐based hand rub (ABHR) according to the WHO hand hygiene steps at a dental school.
Ilona Francisca Persoon, Catherine Minke Charlotte Volgenant   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Foreign‐Trained Dentists' Experiences of the Swedish Proficiency Test for Recognition of Dental Qualifications

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Dentists educated outside the EU/EEA can undergo a national proficiency test to obtain a Swedish dental licence. These assessments aim to ensure competence and patient safety, but little is known about how foreign‐trained dentists experience the process.
Jesper Dalum, Joséphine Brodén, Annsofi Johannsen, Gunilla Sandborgh‐Englund   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical Dental Hygienists’ Awareness of the Medical Technicians Act and Clinical Performance in Korea

치위생과학회지, 2020
Background: In Korea, laws for many medical technicians were revised in the Enforcement Decree of the Medical Technicians Act (MTA), which was announced on December 2018, whereas those related to dental hygienists remained unchanged.
Song-I Back, Ji-Hyun Min
doaj   +1 more source

Analysis of the Academic and Professional Profiles of Dental Educators Promoting Courses at Instagram University

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background This study evaluated the current landscape of Brazilian dental education by analysing Instagram posts from professionals promoting dentistry courses. The objective was to ascertain the relationship between their qualification levels and digital visibility.
Laís Albuquerque Fernandes, Luiz Augusto Rodrigues dos Santos, Erick Elienai Reis Araújo, Alexandre Hugo Llanos, Ricardo Grillo, Mariana Aparecida Brozoski   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis to Explore Relationship‐Centred Dental Care for Older People Living in Care Homes

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patient groups and policymakers are calling for the implementation of relationship‐centred, co‐ordinated care for vulnerable older people. Relationship‐centred care highlights the significance of strong, quality relationships among residents, their families and the broader healthcare team.
Rosie Pritchett, Catherine Exley, Christopher Carroll, Rebecca Ruth Wassall   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of Job Embeddedness and Resilience on Turnover Intention in Dental Hygienists

치위생과학회지, 2020
Background: Maintaining a skilled workforce by minimizing the turnover of competent dental hygienists is very important for securing dental competitiveness. Therefore, it is necessary to find a predictor of turnover and lower turnover intention.
Ji-Min Hwang, Ji-Hyoung Han
doaj   +1 more source

Implementing Clinical Practice Guidelines for Oral Care for (Frail) Older Patients: Facilitators, Barriers, and Recommendations

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The Dutch organisation for the development of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) in oral care known as the Kennisinstituut Mondzorg (KIMO) developed three CPGs to support professionals in oral care for (frail) older patients: (1) treatment of root caries, (2) xerostomia and hyposalivation related to medication and polypharmacy ...
Johanna Margaretha Kroese, Jan Joseph Mathieu Bruers   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral Health Status in Older Care Recipients and Family Caregiver Perceptions of Caregiving Burden

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To investigate oral health status, number of teeth, and denture use in older care recipients and their caregivers' perceptions of burden. Methods This was a cross‐sectional survey of home care patients aged ≥ 65 years and their families who use the home‐visit dental care service provided by the Sendai Dental Association. The short Japanese
Sayaka Kishi, Satoshi Yamaguchi, Takamasa Komiyama, Yasue Tanaka, Yohei Igari, Yoshihiko Ito, Yuki Ito, Ittetsu Uchigasaki, Masahiro Kuroda, Masahiro Sato, Daizo Seki, Akinari Daidoji, Ken‐ichiro Komaki, Kenji Narita, Akira Kosuga, Yoshinori Hattori   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral Care Cards as a Support in the Daily Life of Frail Older Adults: Experiences and Perceptions of Leaders in Municipal and Dental Care Settings

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To explore the experiences and perceptions of oral care cards among strategic‐level leaders within municipal and dental care organisations. Background Oral health is integral to overall well‐being, especially in older adults, who frequently rely on caregiving services.
Sara Björns, Mersiha Velic, Jessica Persson Kylén   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dutch Dental Hygienists and Their Daily Scope of Practice-A Survey Study. [PDF]

Int J Dent Hyg
ABSTRACT Aim The Dutch government has expanded the status and scope of practice of bachelor's degree dental hygienists (DHs) compared to those with a diploma. The aim of this study is to investigate differences in the daily scope of practice of diploma and bachelor's degree DHs.
Bozia M, Berkhout E, Bhagwandat MS, van der Weijden F, Slot DE.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources