Worldwide Review of Dental Hygienists' Extended Scope of Practice in Radiology.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to summarise the competencies and legal position of the dental hygienist (DH) regarding oral radiology through a worldwide review.

Methods

A structured and peer-reviewed online questionnaire of 27 questions was developed. This was emailed to all DH associations that are members of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) or European Dental Hygienists Federation (EDHF). 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

The response rate was 84%, as 26 out of 31 countries completed the questionnaire. In 78% o

SUBMITTER: Bozia M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9275197 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature