Anaesthesia and Caries Treatment by Dental Hygienists: A Worldwide Review.

ABSTRACT:

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 respo

SUBMITTER: Bozia M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10023583 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature