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Epidemiol Serv Saude ; 29(2): e2019113, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês, Português | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32267299

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OBJECTIVE: to investigate dental auxiliaries (DA) hepatitis B immunization in Brazilian National Health System (SUS) services in nine cities in São Paulo State, Brazil, in 2018. METHODS: this was a cross-sectional study based on interviews using a questionnaire as well as evaluation of immunity using the anti-HBs test, evaluation of prior testing, test result and interpretation and guidance provided about hepatitis B. RESULTS: of the 70 registered DA, 35 completed the course of vaccinations, 29 had negative anti-HBs test results, 16 had tested previously, and 43 did not correctly understand their result; there was association (p=0.025) between completed course of vaccinations and receipt of guidance. CONCLUSION: most DA received guidance about hepatitis B; however, a considerable portion did not complete the course of vaccinations and had negative anti-HBs test results; few DA had tested previously nor correctly interpreted the result; evidence was found of an alarming scenario in which there are severe shortcomings in DA hepatitis B immunization.


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Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Vacinas contra Hepatite B/administração & dosagem , Hepatite B/prevenção & controle , Vacinação/estatística & dados numéricos , Adulto , Brasil , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Anticorpos Anti-Hepatite B/sangue , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Programas Nacionais de Saúde , Saúde Pública , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adulto Jovem
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Am J Public Health ; 107(S1): S81-S84, 2017 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28661807

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Tribal and other underserved communities are struggling under the weight of devastating oral health disparities. Tribes as sovereign nations are searching for innovative solutions to address their unique barriers to oral health care. Dental therapists are primary oral health providers who work as part of the dental team to provide a limited scope of services to patients. They were first brought to tribal communities by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. Despite strong opposition from the American Dental Association aimed at protecting its monopoly on oral health care, dental therapists are sweeping the nation. Evidence shows that they are effective and provide high-quality care, particularly in underserved communities. A community's ability to develop public health policy solutions tailored to its needs and priorities is essential in eliminating health disparities and achieving health equity. The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is leading the way to more effective and efficient dental teams and working hard to lay the groundwork for the elimination of oral health disparities.


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Atenção à Saúde/organização & administração , Equidade em Saúde , Serviços de Saúde do Indígena/organização & administração , Indígenas Norte-Americanos/legislação & jurisprudência , Saúde Bucal , Alaska , Atenção à Saúde/normas , Auxiliares de Odontologia/economia , Auxiliares de Odontologia/educação , Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde , Serviços de Saúde do Indígena/legislação & jurisprudência , Serviços de Saúde do Indígena/normas , Humanos , Estados Unidos , Populações Vulneráveis , Recursos Humanos
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil ; 30(4): 675-679, 2017.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28387655

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OBJECTIVES: Musculoskeletal symptoms of the neck and shoulder represent a condition whose basic characteristic is pain. These conditions are very often present in dental health professionals. The aim of the paper was to determine presence of discomforts in areas of head, neck, shoulders, upper back and upper limbs at health professionals in area of dentistry, as well as discomfort localisation and methods of treatment. METHODS: The research included 45 health professionals (dentists, dental assistants and dental technicians) employed at Dental Clinic of Vojvodina. The information was collected via questionnaire for analysis musculoskeletal disorders. RESULTS: Most of the dentists (75.9%) and the dental assistants (90.9%) as well as nearly half of the dental technicians (40%) experience discomforts in area of the neck, which are occasional, present in all three working positions and this discomforts are a little more frequent at women. The present musculoskeletal disorders are followed by headache, whose presence is statistically more significant compared to the other symptoms. The headache is usually located in the occipital part, it occurs individually or joined with other symptoms. Due to said discomforts the examinees in 59.4% of the cases don't contact the doctor. Medical therapy prevails in opposition to physical therapy. CONCLUSION: The discomforts deriving from the cervical part of the spine are present at great percentage of our examinees. Considering the fact that the said discomforts affect performing both professional and everyday activities, its prevention is necessary in order to avoid the consequences they carry.


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Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Odontólogos/estatística & dados numéricos , Doenças Musculoesqueléticas/epidemiologia , Cervicalgia/epidemiologia , Doenças Profissionais/epidemiologia , Adulto , Assistentes de Odontologia , Feminino , Cefaleia/epidemiologia , Humanos , Masculino , Pescoço , Cervicalgia/etiologia , Cervicalgia/terapia , Exposição Ocupacional/efeitos adversos , Dor , Modalidades de Fisioterapia , Sérvia/epidemiologia , Ombro , Coluna Vertebral , Inquéritos e Questionários , Tronco
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Cien Saude Colet ; 22(1): 151-160, 2017 Jan.
Artigo em Português, Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28076538

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The objective was to confront the view of users and health professionals about the satisfaction with the public dental service. Interviews were conducted with users, professionals considered directly (ESB) and indirectly (ACS) involved in oral health. Variables were evaluated individually and grouped into domains. A score was created for the analysis and the Kruskal-Wallis test was applied. The respondents positively assessed the quality of the dental services. The ACS demonstrated less satisfaction compared to users regarding general satisfaction in the Physical Structure and Medical Care domains and the variables: quality of clinical care; guidance to the patient after treatment performed in the specialty; and period of dental care. The ESB professionals expressed greater satisfaction than the users in the Medical Care domain and in the variables related to the provision of guidance, answering questions, attention solvability and consultation scheduling. It is concluded that the ESB professionals demonstrated a high degree of similarity to the satisfaction displayed by users, although positively expanded, and the ACS expressed more critically discrepant opinions in relation to users.


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Atenção à Saúde/normas , Assistência Odontológica/normas , Satisfação do Paciente , Brasil , Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Odontólogos/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Entrevistas como Assunto
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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 22(1): 151-160, jan. 2017. tab, graf
Artigo em Português | LILACS | ID: biblio-839896

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Resumo Objetivou-se confrontar a visão de usuários e de profissionais da saúde acerca da satisfação com o serviço público odontológico. Realizou-se entrevista com usuários, profissionais considerados diretamente (ESB) e indiretamente (ACS) envolvidos com a saúde bucal. As variáveis foram avaliadas individualmente e agrupadas em domínios. Para análise criou-se um escore e aplicou-se o teste Kruskal-Wallis. Os entrevistados avaliaram positivamente a qualidade dos serviços odontológicos. Os ACS demonstraram satisfação menor na comparação com usuários quanto à satisfação geral, nos domínios Estrutura Física e Cuidados Médicos, e nas variáveis: qualidade do atendimento clínico; orientação ao paciente após tratamento realizado na especialidade; e período de atendimento odontológico. Os profissionais da ESB expuseram satisfação maior do que a dos usuários no domínio Cuidados Médicos e nas variáveis relacionadas à prestação de orientação, esclarecimento de dúvidas, resolubilidade na atenção e agendamento de consulta. Conclui-se que os profissionais da ESB demonstraram alto grau de similaridade com a satisfação exposta pelos usuários, ainda que positivamente ampliado, e os ACS expuseram opiniões discrepantes, de forma mais crítica em relação aos usuários.


Abstract The objective was to confront the view of users and health professionals about the satisfaction with the public dental service. Interviews were conducted with users, professionals considered directly (ESB) and indirectly (ACS) involved in oral health. Variables were evaluated individually and grouped into domains. A score was created for the analysis and the Kruskal-Wallis test was applied. The respondents positively assessed the quality of the dental services. The ACS demonstrated less satisfaction compared to users regarding general satisfaction in the Physical Structure and Medical Care domains and the variables: quality of clinical care; guidance to the patient after treatment performed in the specialty; and period of dental care. The ESB professionals expressed greater satisfaction than the users in the Medical Care domain and in the variables related to the provision of guidance, answering questions, attention solvability and consultation scheduling. It is concluded that the ESB professionals demonstrated a high degree of similarity to the satisfaction displayed by users, although positively expanded, and the ACS expressed more critically discrepant opinions in relation to users.


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Humanos , Assistência Odontológica/normas , Satisfação do Paciente , Atenção à Saúde/normas , Brasil , Entrevistas como Assunto , Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Odontólogos/estatística & dados numéricos
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Contact Dermatitis ; 75(4): 230-9, 2016 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27523777

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BACKGROUND: Dental workers are considered to have a high risk of developing occupational hand eczema. OBJECTIVES: To estimate the prevalence of work-related hand eczema and associated risk factors in dental workers in Japan. METHODS: A self-administered questionnaire was sent by mail to all dental clinics of Kumamoto City, Japan. In addition, patch testing with 24 dentistry-related allergens was offered. RESULTS: In total, 46.4% of dental workers (n = 528: response 31.4%, based on 97 clinics) reported a lifetime history of chronic hand eczema. The 1-year prevalence was 36.2%. According to logistic regression analysis, the most important risk factors for the 1-year prevalence were a personal history of atopic dermatitis [odds ratio (OR) 4.7, 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.2-8.8], asthma and/or allergic rhinitis (OR 2.0, 95%CI: 1.3-3.0), dry skin (OR 1.7, 95%CI: 1.1-2.7), shorter duration of work (OR 2.0, 95%CI: 1.2-3.5 for up to 10 years versus >20 years), and washing hands >10 times per day (OR 1.6, 95%CI: 1.0-2.5). Fifty-four workers were patch tested. Rubber chemicals and acrylates were the most frequent occupationally relevant contact allergens. CONCLUSIONS: Dental workers in Japan have a high prevalence of hand eczema. Health education to prevent hand eczema and more frequent patch testing are needed.


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Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Odontólogos/estatística & dados numéricos , Dermatite Alérgica de Contato/epidemiologia , Dermatite Ocupacional/epidemiologia , Eczema/epidemiologia , Dermatoses da Mão/epidemiologia , Adulto , Idoso , Alérgenos/efeitos adversos , Estudos Transversais , Dermatite Alérgica de Contato/diagnóstico , Dermatite Alérgica de Contato/etiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Japão/epidemiologia , Masculino , Metacrilatos/efeitos adversos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Testes do Emplastro , Fenilenodiaminas/efeitos adversos , Prevalência , Autorrelato , Inquéritos e Questionários , Tiram/efeitos adversos , Adulto Jovem
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BMC Musculoskelet Disord ; 17: 347, 2016 08 17.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27535742

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BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate effects on perceived exertion, work ability self-reported neck pain and clinically diagnosed conditions in the neck, of an intervention with prismatic spectacles among dental personnel. METHODS: In this cohort study a baseline questionnaire including questions about frequency of neck pain, perceived exertion during work and background information was distributed to dental personnel in municipal dental care units. In connection, personnel from 78 out of 110 dental care units underwent a clinical neck examination and rated their perceived work ability with the single-item question from the Work Ability Index. The study population consisted of 564 participants; 366 in the questionnaire group, 321 in the examination group, whereof 123 participated in both assessments. In total 371 belonged to the intervention group and received individually adjusted prismatic spectacles after the baseline assessments (inclusion based on self-selection) and 193 belonged to the reference group. At the 12-month follow-up the clinical examination was repeated and the same questionnaire with additional questions was completed. Fisher's exact test or the Mann-Whitney U test was used to assess differences between the intervention group and the reference group at baseline. Differences at follow up between the two groups were assessed by means of Linear-by Linear association test for trends. RESULTS: A significant decrease in neck pain (p = 0.047), clinical diagnoses in the neck (p = 0.025), and perceived exertion (p = 0.003) was observed at follow up for the intervention group compared to the reference group. Moreover, for the intervention group a significantly improved self-rated work ability (p = 0.040) was reported. Finally, opting to wear prismatic spectacles during dental work appeared to have a preventive effect on neck pain. CONCLUSIONS: Dental personnel opting to wear prismatic spectacles reduced their neck pain significantly more at follow up compared with the reference group. These results are worthwhile testing in a randomised design. The practical implication of this study is that recommendations regarding ergonomics for dental professionals may include the use of prismatic glasses, both as primary and secondary prevention of work-related neck pain. Such glasses should also be tested in other working situations where the work tasks include high visual demands in sustained awkward neck postures.


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Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Odontólogos/estatística & dados numéricos , Óculos , Cervicalgia/prevenção & controle , Exposição Ocupacional/efeitos adversos , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Humanos , Estudos Longitudinais , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Cervicalgia/epidemiologia , Cervicalgia/etiologia , Dor de Ombro/epidemiologia , Dor de Ombro/etiologia , Dor de Ombro/prevenção & controle , Suécia/epidemiologia , Adulto Jovem
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Acta Odontol Scand ; 74(2): 81-9, 2016.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25967591

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OBJECTIVE: Few studies of patient harm and harm-prevention methods in dentistry exist. This study aimed to identify and characterize dental patient safety incidents (PSIs) in a national sample of closed dental cases reported to the Regional State Administrative Agencies (AVIs) and the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Valvira) in Finland. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The sample included all available fully resolved dental cases (n = 948) during 2000-2012 (initiated by the end of 2011). Cases included both patient and next of kin complaints and notifications from other authorities, employers, pharmacies, etc. The cases analyzed concerned both public and private dentistry and included incident reports lodged against dentists and other dental-care professionals. Data also include the most severe cases since these are reported to Valvira. PSIs were categorized according to common incident types and preventability and severity assessments were based on expert opinions in the decisions from closed cases. RESULTS: Most alleged PSIs were proven valid and evaluated as potentially preventable. PSIs were most often related to different dental treatment procedures or diagnostics. More than half of all PSIs were assessed as severe, posing severe risk or as causing permanent or long-lasting harm to patients. The risk for PSI was highest among male general dental practitioners with recurring complaints and notifications. CONCLUSIONS: Despite some limitations, this register-based study identifies new perspectives on improving safety in dental care. Many PSIs could be prevented through the proper and more systematic use of already available error-prevention methods.


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Bases de Dados como Assunto/estatística & dados numéricos , Assistência Odontológica/estatística & dados numéricos , Segurança do Paciente/estatística & dados numéricos , Adulto , Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Higienistas Dentários/estatística & dados numéricos , Técnicos em Prótese Dentária/estatística & dados numéricos , Odontólogos/estatística & dados numéricos , Dissidências e Disputas , Prova Pericial , Feminino , Finlândia , Humanos , Masculino , Imperícia/estatística & dados numéricos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Dano ao Paciente/classificação , Dano ao Paciente/prevenção & controle , Dano ao Paciente/estatística & dados numéricos , Setor Privado/estatística & dados numéricos , Setor Público/estatística & dados numéricos , Gestão de Riscos , Fatores Sexuais
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Br Dent J ; 218(11): 641-7, 2015 Jun 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26068161

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate dentists' views on the likely impact of direct access (DA), the clinical competence of hygienists and therapists to work autonomously and possible predictors of such views. DESIGN: Random survey of registered dentists. SETTING: UK, 2014. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A random sample of UK-based dentists registered with the General Dental Council (GDC). A unique-access online questionnaire was developed, with a paper alternative. Email and postal reminders were sent. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Measures of positive/negative views regarding the impact of DA and clinical competence of hygienists and therapists to work without a dentist's prescription. RESULTS: One hundred and fifty-nine responded (response rate: 27%), 78 (49.1%) of whom were female. No significant sources of response bias were identified. While 122 (77%) had not undergone joint training with dental hygienists or therapists at the undergraduate level, 98 (62.4%) currently worked with a hygienist and 33 (21.0%) with a therapist. Eighty-three (53.2%) disagreed with the GDC decision regarding DA for hygienists, and 94 (59.1%) felt the same regarding therapists. Concern was greatest in respect to diagnosis, treatment planning and restorations. Comments were predominantly negative and reflected concerns over patient safety, what was seen as hygienists' and therapists' inadequate training or expertise, the undermining of the dentist's role, service delivery, the reform being poorly planned, implemented or being a cost-cutting exercise. Experience of teamwork was not predictive of positive/negative views. CONCLUSIONS: Response was low, thus posing a potential threat to the study's representativeness. Many dentists had concerns and reservations about DA which were unrelated to teamwork experience. The dissemination of information on curricula and scope of practice may help allay such concerns, as may a greater emphasis on joint training at both the undergraduate level and within continuing professional development programmes.


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Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Auxiliares de Odontologia , Higienistas Dentários , Odontólogos/psicologia , Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde , Auxiliares de Odontologia/legislação & jurisprudência , Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Assistência Odontológica/legislação & jurisprudência , Assistência Odontológica/métodos , Higienistas Dentários/legislação & jurisprudência , Higienistas Dentários/estatística & dados numéricos , Feminino , Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde/legislação & jurisprudência , Humanos , Masculino , Inquéritos e Questionários , Reino Unido
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Int J Dent Hyg ; 13(3): 213-21, 2015 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25146591

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OBJECTIVES: In Japan, there continues to be a shortage of active dental hygienists. The scope of dental hygienists' practice is also considered to be unclear. One of the reasons for this is that dental hygienists find the working conditions during dental hygiene education different from those in reality. The purpose of this study was to clarify the actual working condition of dental hygienists in dental clinics, as well as evaluate the awareness of dental hygiene students and dentists regarding the working condition of dental hygienists. METHODS: Questionnaires were sent by post to 481 dentists and were distributed to 89 dental hygiene students. The awareness about the working condition of dental hygienists was compared between dentists and dental hygiene students. RESULTS: Two hundred twenty-two dentists and 89 dental hygiene students responded to questionnaires. Dental hygiene students considered the team of 'dental hygienist, dental technician and clerk' to be more effective in providing dental care than dentists (P < 0.001). Among the dentists, 37.1% did not find any clear distinction between hygienists and assistants in their clinics. However, 97.4% of dental hygiene students answered that dental team members should clearly inform patients of the distinction between hygienists and assistants. CONCLUSIONS: This study indicated that there was disparity between dentists' and dental hygiene students' perception of dental hygienists' working conditions, and dental team work was not always effective. For training high quality dental hygienists, all educational institutions related to dentistry must educate students regarding the more realistic dental hygienists' working condition, as well as benefits.


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Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Higienistas Dentários/psicologia , Odontólogos/psicologia , Prática Profissional , Estudantes/psicologia , Certificação , Atenção à Saúde , Assistentes de Odontologia/psicologia , Assistentes de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Clínicas Odontológicas , Higienistas Dentários/educação , Higienistas Dentários/estatística & dados numéricos , Profilaxia Dentária/estatística & dados numéricos , Técnicos em Prótese Dentária/estatística & dados numéricos , Dentística Operatória/métodos , Odontólogos/estatística & dados numéricos , Emprego , Humanos , Seguro Saúde , Japão , Equipe de Assistência ao Paciente , Administração da Prática Odontológica , Retorno ao Trabalho , Salários e Benefícios , Local de Trabalho
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Hum Resour Health ; 12: 65, 2014 Nov 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25407478

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BACKGROUND: Research suggests that health professionals who have trained together have a better understanding of one another's scope of practice and are thus equipped for teamwork during their professional careers. Dental hygiene-therapists (DHTs) are mid-level providers that can deliver routine care working alongside dentists. This study examines patterns of delegation (selected tasks and patients) by dental students to DHT students training together in an integrated team. METHODS: A retrospective sample of patient data (n = 2,063) was extracted from a patient management system showing the treatment activities of two student cohorts (dental and DHT) involved in team training in a primary care setting in the South of England over two academic years. The data extracted included key procedures delegated by dental students to DHT students coded by skill-mix of operator (e.g., fissure sealants, restorations, paediatric extractions) and patient demography. χ2 tests were conducted to investigate the relationship between delegation and patient age group, gender, smoking status, payment-exemption status, and social deprivation. RESULTS: A total of 2,063 patients managed during this period received treatments that could be undertaken by either student type; in total, they received 14,996 treatment procedures. The treatments most commonly delegated were fissure sealants (90%) and restorations (51%); whilst the least delegated were paediatric extractions (2%). Over half of these patients (55%) had at least one instance of delegation from a dental to a DHT student. Associations were found between delegation and patient age group and smoking status (P <0.001). Children under 18 years old had a higher level of delegation (86%) compared with adults of working age (50%) and patients aged 65 years and over (56%). A higher proportion of smokers had been delegated compared with non-smokers (45% cf. 26%; P <0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that delegation of care to DHT students training as a team with dental students, involved significantly greater experience in treating children and adult smokers, and providing preventive rather than invasive care in this integrated educational and primary care setting. The implications for their contribution to dentistry and the dental team are discussed, along with recommendations for primary care data recording.


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Delegação Vertical de Responsabilidades Profissionais , Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Educação em Odontologia/organização & administração , Adolescente , Adulto , Fatores Etários , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Estudos Transversais , Auxiliares de Odontologia/educação , Assistência Odontológica/classificação , Reparação de Restauração Dentária/estatística & dados numéricos , Inglaterra , Feminino , Humanos , Lactente , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Higiene Bucal , Equipe de Assistência ao Paciente , Selantes de Fossas e Fissuras , Pulpotomia/estatística & dados numéricos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fumar , Adulto Jovem
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BMC Oral Health ; 14: 142, 2014 Nov 28.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25432193

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BACKGROUND: Dental Therapists and Oral Health Therapists (Therapists) working in the New South Wales (NSW) Public Oral Health Service are charged with providing clinical dental treatment including preventive care for all children under 18 years of age. Adolescents in particular are at risk of dental caries and periodontal disease which may be controlled through health education and clinical preventive interventions. However, there is a dearth of evidence about the type or the proportion of clinical time allocated to preventive care.The aim of this study is to record the proportion and type of preventive care and clinical treatment activities provided by Therapists to adolescents accessing the NSW Public Oral Health Service. METHODS: Clinical dental activity data for adolescents was obtained from the NSW Health electronic Information System for Oral Health (ISOH) for the year 2011. Clinical activities of Therapists were examined in relation to the provision of different types of preventive care for adolescents by interrogating state-wide public oral health data stored on ISOH. RESULTS: Therapists were responsible for 79.7 percent of the preventive care and 83.0 percent of the restorative treatment offered to adolescents accessing Public Oral Health Services over the one year period. Preventive care provided by Therapists for adolescents varied across Local Health Districts ranging from 32.0 percent to 55.8 percent of their clinical activity. CONCLUSIONS: Therapists provided the majority of clinical care to adolescents accessing NSW Public Oral Health Services. The proportion of time spent undertaking prevention varied widely between Local Health Districts. The reasons for this variation require further investigation.


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Serviços de Saúde do Adolescente/estatística & dados numéricos , Serviços de Saúde Bucal/estatística & dados numéricos , Odontologia Preventiva/estatística & dados numéricos , Odontologia em Saúde Pública/estatística & dados numéricos , Adolescente , Cariostáticos/uso terapêutico , Área Programática de Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Criança , Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Restauração Dentária Permanente/estatística & dados numéricos , Registros Eletrônicos de Saúde , Fluoretos/uso terapêutico , Fluoretos Tópicos/uso terapêutico , Humanos , Sistemas de Informação , New South Wales , Selantes de Fossas e Fissuras/uso terapêutico , Estudos Retrospectivos , Serviços de Saúde Rural/estatística & dados numéricos , Abandono do Hábito de Fumar/estatística & dados numéricos , Fatores de Tempo , Cremes Dentais/uso terapêutico , Serviços Urbanos de Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos
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SADJ ; 69(4): 148-51, 2014 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24984387

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The abuse of both licit and illicit substances by the general population affects at least one in ten people. Research shows that the oral healthcare worker has at least the same prevalence of substance abuse, perhaps even higher. The emergence of prescription drug abuse is one of the most worrying and dangerous aspects for the healthcare worker, due to ease of access to such drugs. According to the United Nations, prescription drug abuse is amongst the top three practices of substance abuse. We have an obligation to incorporate the evidence of substance abuse among oral healthcare professionals in our undergraduate dental curricula in order to combat this phenomenon. As the stress of daily survival in single practitioner practices increase, so will the danger of substance abuse. This may lead to impairment of the healthcare worker and ultimately loss of registration. It will take a combined effort from organised dentistry and academic institutions to establish a national strategy to ensure we address this important issue at undergraduate level and provide support at practitioner level. This paper will deal with substance abuse and the implications of impairment it holds for the oral healthcare worker.


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Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Odontólogos/estatística & dados numéricos , Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias/epidemiologia , Alcoolismo/epidemiologia , Saúde Global/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Drogas Ilícitas , Medicamentos sob Prescrição , Inabilitação Profissional/estatística & dados numéricos
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Int Dent J ; 64(4): 213-8, 2014 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24835585

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AIM: To analyse the changing trends in dental manpower production of India since 1920 and its development to date. METHODS AND MATERIAL: The databases consulted were those provided by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, Dental Council of India, and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Descriptive statistics. RESULTS: In India, dental education was formally established in 1920 when the first dental college was started. Current data revealed that there are 301 colleges nationwide granting degrees in dentistry, with a total of 25,270 student positions offering annually. Both the distribution of dental colleges and of dentists varies among the regions of the country with the greatest concentration in major urban areas, resulting in limited coverage in rural regions. CONCLUSIONS: The current scenario indicates that there is lack of systematic planning in the allocation and development of dental colleges in India.


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Odontólogos/estatística & dados numéricos , Auxiliares de Odontologia/educação , Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Auxiliares de Odontologia/provisão & distribuição , Odontólogos/provisão & distribuição , Educação em Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Índia , Alocação de Recursos , População Rural , Faculdades de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Faculdades de Odontologia/provisão & distribuição , Estudantes de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , População Urbana
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Swed Dent J ; 38(3): 151-60, 2014.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25796809

RESUMO

Adverse events cause suffering and increased costs in health care. The main way of registering adverse event is through dental personnel's reports, but reports from patients can also contribute to the knowledge of such occurrences. This study aimed to analyse the adverse events reported by dental personnel and patients in public dental service (PDS) in a Swedish county. The PDS has an electronic system for reporting and processing adverse events and, in addition, patients can report shortcomings, as regards to reception and treatment, to a patient committee or to an insurance company. The study material consisted of all adverse events reported in 2010 and 2011, including 273 events reported by dental personnel, 53 events reported by patients to the insurance company and 53 events reported by patients to the patient committee. Data concerning patients' age and gender, the nature, severity and cause of the event and the dental personnel's age gender and profession were collected and analysed. Furthermore the records describing the dental personnel's reports from 2011 were studied to investigate if the event had been documented and the patient informed. Age groups 0 to 9 and 20 to 39 years were underrepresented while those between the ages 10 to 19 and 60 to 69 years were overrepresented in dental personnel's reports. Among young patients delayed diagnosis and therapy dominated and among patients over 20 years the most frequent reports dealt with inadequate treatments, especially endodontic treatments. In 29% of the events there was no documentation of the adverse event in the records and 49% of cases had no report about patient information. The majority of the reports from dental personnel were made by dentists (69%). Reporting adverse events can be seen as a reactive way of working with patient safety, but knowledge about frequencies and causes of incidents is the basis of proactive patient safety work.


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Assistência Odontológica/efeitos adversos , Erros Médicos/efeitos adversos , Odontologia em Saúde Pública , Adolescente , Adulto , Fatores Etários , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Criança , Bases de Dados Factuais , Diagnóstico Tardio , Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Assistência Odontológica/estatística & dados numéricos , Registros Odontológicos/estatística & dados numéricos , Odontólogos/estatística & dados numéricos , Documentação/estatística & dados numéricos , Feminino , Humanos , Seguro Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Masculino , Erros Médicos/estatística & dados numéricos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Defesa do Paciente/estatística & dados numéricos , Segurança do Paciente/estatística & dados numéricos , Odontologia em Saúde Pública/estatística & dados numéricos , Fatores Sexuais , Suécia , Fatores de Tempo , Adulto Jovem
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J Calif Dent Assoc ; 41(10): 744-7, 750-2, 2013 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24340426

RESUMO

The Pacific Center for Special Care at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry has developed the virtual dental home (VDH) system, which uses allied dental professionals trained to place interim therapeutic restorations (ITR) under the general supervision of dentists. This paper reviews the scientific basis for the ITR, as used in the VDH system, in managing caries lesions and delivering oral health care to underserved and vulnerable populations.


Assuntos
Tratamento Dentário Restaurador sem Trauma , Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Cárie Dentária/terapia , Restauração Dentária Temporária , Populações Vulneráveis , California , Difusão de Inovações , Cimentos de Ionômeros de Vidro , Humanos , Telemedicina
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J Dent Educ ; 77(11): 1469-76, 2013 Nov.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24192412

RESUMO

The introduction of mid-level providers to the U.S. dental workforce is currently a topic of heated debate. As little is known about the opinions of those who educate oral health professionals on the subject of such practitioners, a survey of U.S. dental school deans was undertaken to gauge their attitudes about alternative workforce models in the dental profession. The survey was sent to deans of the then-fifty-eight U.S. schools of dentistry; forty-four responded for a 76 percent response rate. Over three-fourths of the respondents agreed that the scope of practice for both dental hygienists and dental assistants should be expanded; significantly, over half agreed that the future of dentistry should include a dental therapist-type practitioner. Moreover, three-fourths agreed that such practitioners or expanded-duty hygienists would improve access to care for the underserved, and between half and two-thirds agreed that the quality of care delivered by these professionals would not be a problem. The attitudes of the deans about mid-level providers falls somewhere between that reported for U.S. dentists generally, who tend to be skeptical, and for dentists in other countries, who, once they have worked in a system with dental therapists, tend to be supportive.


Assuntos
Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Assistência Odontológica , Docentes de Odontologia , Faculdades de Odontologia , Pessoal Administrativo , Assistência Odontológica/economia , Custos de Cuidados de Saúde , Pesquisas sobre Atenção à Saúde , Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde , Humanos , Área Carente de Assistência Médica , Qualidade da Assistência à Saúde , Estados Unidos , Recursos Humanos
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BMC Oral Health ; 13: 45, 2013 Sep 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24053760

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: The bulk of service delivery in dentistry is delivered by general dental practitioners, when a large proportion of patients who attend regularly are asymptomatic and do not require treatment. This represents a substantial and unnecessary cost, given that it is possible to delegate a range of tasks to dental care professionals, who are a less expensive resource. Screening for the common dental diseases by dental care professionals has the potential to release general dental practitioner's time and increase the capacity to care for those who don't currently access services. The aim of this study is to compare the diagnostic test accuracy of dental care professionals when screening for dental caries and periodontal disease in asymptomatic adults aged eighteen years of age. METHODS/DESIGN: Ten dental practices across the North-West of England will take part in a diagnostic test accuracy study with 200 consecutive patients in each practice. The dental care professionals will act as the index test and the general dental practitioner will act as the reference test. Consenting asymptomatic patients will enter the study and see either the dental care professionals or general dental practitioner first to remove order effects. Both sets of clinicians will make an assessment of dental caries and periodontal disease and enter their decisions on a record sheet for each participant. The primary outcome measure is the diagnostic test accuracy of the dental care professionals and sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive values will be reported. A number of clinical factors will be assessed for confounding. DISCUSSION: The results of this study will determine whether dental care professionals can screen for the two most prevalent oral diseases. This will inform the literature and is apposite given the recent policy change in the United Kingdom towards direct access.


Assuntos
Auxiliares de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Cárie Dentária/diagnóstico , Erros de Diagnóstico/prevenção & controle , Testes Diagnósticos de Rotina/normas , Programas de Rastreamento/economia , Doenças Periodontais/diagnóstico , Adolescente , Adulto , Protocolos Clínicos , Auxiliares de Odontologia/economia , Odontólogos/economia , Testes Diagnósticos de Rotina/economia , Eficiência Organizacional , Inglaterra , Odontologia Geral/economia , Humanos , Programas de Rastreamento/normas , Valor Preditivo dos Testes , Odontologia Estatal/economia , Adulto Jovem
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