ArticleInternational dental journal2023
Anaesthesia and Caries Treatment by Dental Hygienists: A Worldwide Review.
Article in International dental journal, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Dutch Dental Hygienists and Their Daily Scope of Practice-A Survey Study.International journal of dental hygiene · 2026Article
- Oral Hygiene Recommendations From Orthodontists to Orthodontic Patients.International journal of dental hygiene · 2026Article
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- Procedures performed by general dental practitioners, dental hygienists and prophylaxis assistants in oral healthcare practices in the Netherlands.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Common practices of dental implant maintenance among dental hygienists working in the Netherlands - A survey.International journal of dental hygiene · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesThis study aimed to summarise the competencies and legal position of the dental hygienist (DH) regarding local anaesthesia and caries treatment through a worldwide review.
methodsA 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.
resultsThirty-one countries were approached and 26 responded, resulting in a response rate of 84%. In 62% of the countries, the DH can administer local anaesthesia via infiltration and/or block anaesthesia. In 23% of the countries, the DH can indicate the placement of a caries restoration. In 15% of the countries, the DH can place caries restorations. In 81% of the countries, the DH can apply sealants.
conclusionsConsiderable variation exists amongst countries regarding the extended scope of DH practice. Overall, independently administering local anaesthesia appears to be more accepted as being within the scope of DH practice than caries removal and the placement of restorations.
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