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Attitudes Of Virginia Dental Hygienists Toward Dental Therapists, Helene Mesina Burns
Attitudes Of Virginia Dental Hygienists Toward Dental Therapists, Helene Mesina Burns
Dental Hygiene Theses & Dissertations
Problem: The purpose of this study was to determine the opinions and attitudes of Virginia dental hygienists toward dental therapists (DTs) and to determine if current education level and years of practice affected opinions regarding education requirements for DTs. Methods: After IRB approval, a 22-item questionnaire was distributed online to a convenience sample of 910 Virginia dental hygienists. Questions assessed attitudes of participants toward the DT using a seven-point Likert-type scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree). Additionally, participants were asked to respond to demographic questions and open-ended questions about potential advantages and/or disadvantages to DTs. Independent …
Attitudes Of Virginia Dentists Toward Dental Therapists, Adaira Latrece Howell
Attitudes Of Virginia Dentists Toward Dental Therapists, Adaira Latrece Howell
Dental Hygiene Theses & Dissertations
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine perceptions of Virginia (VA) dentists toward Mid-Level Dental Providers, specifically dental therapists (DT), and determine if American Dental Association (ADA) membership affected attitudes. Methods: After IRB approval, data was collected with an online survey sent to 1208 VA dentists. Participants responded to 11 Likert type scale questions ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree) assessing their attitudes toward DTs. Participants also responded to questions regarding the appropriate level of education and supervision of a DT, as well as five demographic questions. Two multiple linear regression models were used to …