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Regulating dental nursing in the UK.
Full Abstract
There has been much discussion about the impending legislation for compulsory registration of dental nurses. A questionnaire survey of Oxfordshire dental practices found that 60% (153/254) of dental nurses had no formal qualifications. Of these 49% (75/153) were already on a training course or planning to apply for one although those who achieve mediated entry may discontinue training. Overall, 40% (62/153) were planning to apply for mediated entry. Previous research indicates that there may be similarly high proportions of unqualified dental nurses throughout the UK. There are concerns that a rigid training programme and compulsory examinations will compound existing recruitment problems, and create a national shortfall of dental nurses. Proponents believe that formal training will better equip dental nurses to handle the demands of modern dental practice and bring them in line with other auxiliary health personnel. Training needs to be co-ordinated nationally to ensure adequate access and consistent standards. Dental nurses and practices should be consulted and supported throughout the implementation period.
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Author/s: John, J H (JH); Thomas, D (D); Richards, D (D); Evans, C (C);
Affiliation: Cherwell Vale Primary Care Public Health, Whitney, Oxon. jeyanthi.john(-atsign-)oxon-ha.anglox.nhs.uk
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article
Journal: British dental journal (Br Dent J), published in England. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2002-Aug; vol 193 (issue 4) : pp 207-9
Dates: Created 2002/09/11; Completed 2002/11/20; Revised 2004/11/17;
PMID: 12222907, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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