ArticleJournal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
The Dental Hygienists in Sweden and Portugal: A Comparative Study.
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- Stakeholder Perception of the Professional Role and Competence of Swedish Dental Hygienists: A Questionnaire and Interview Study.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
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Abstract
AIMS AND
objectivesThe aim of the present study was to identify the dental hygienists (DHs)' working areas and compare these findings between Sweden and Portugal. MATERIALS AND
methodsA web-based questionnaire was sent by E-mail to all 2943 members of the Swedish DH Association and 381 members of the Portuguese DH Association. The questionnaire contained questions about; number of years of work, which patient groups they worked with, if they had got sufficient knowledge from the education and what different tasks they worked with. Independent sample
resultsThe response rate for Sweden was 31% (
conclusionThe DH profession in Sweden and Portugal was overall quite similar. Despite a few local differences, both the academic education and scope of practice corresponded well between the countries. The few discrepancies could be explained by differences in legislations in each country.
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