Dentists' preparedness to provide Level 2 services in the North East of England: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT: Background Dentists capable of delivering Level 2 complexity treatments may benefit patient access to dental care and increase workforce morale. However, little is known about attitudes, capability and training needs relating to Level 2 dental services.Aims To examine attitudes to, and perceived readiness for delivery of Level 2 dental services by NHS dentists in the North East of England and North Cumbria.Method A sequential mixed methods study with an online survey and semi-structured interviews. Participants were general, community, and hospital-based dental practitioners. Descriptive statistics of survey and thematic analysis of qualitative data were undertaken.Results Overall, 56% of 124 respondents had a limited understanding of the Level 2 performer role. A minority felt they were a

SUBMITTER: Simpson S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9990555 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature