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ArticleActa odontologica Scandinavica2026

Erosive tooth wear - knowledge and treatment preferences among dental hygienists.

Julie Marie Haabeth Brox, Amela Tulek, Qalbi Khan, Amer Sehic, Linda Stein, Anne Breivik, Tor Paaske Utheim, Aida Mulic

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Julie Marie Haabeth BroxDepartment of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. j.m.h.brox@odont.uio.no.
Amela TulekNordic Institute of Dental Materials (NIOM AS), Oslo, Norway.
Qalbi KhanDepartment of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Department of Public Health and Sport Sciences, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, Elverum, Norway.
Amer SehicDepartment of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
Linda SteinDepartment of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
Anne BreivikDepartment of Public Health and Sport Sciences, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, Elverum, Norway.
Tor Paaske UtheimDepartment of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway; Department of Medical Biochemistry, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Department of Ophthalmology, Sørlandet Hospital Trust, Arendal, Norway.
Aida MulicNordic Institute of Dental Materials (NIOM AS), Oslo, Norway; Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveErosive tooth wear (ETW) is generally recognized as a widespread condition and a rising concern within the oral healthcare system. This study aimed to investigate dental hygienists` experiences and treatment methods regarding ETW in young adults. MATERIAL AND

methodsA questionnaire was sent to 1,084 Norwegian dental hygienists working in both public and private dental services. In total, 313 responded (response rate 28.9%). After excluding 47 respondents who did not meet the inclusion criteria of working with young adults (15-30 years), 266 dental hygienists were included in the final analyses (24.5% of those invited).

resultsIn total, 96% of the study population of 266 dental hygienists reported recording ETW in the register, with the public dental service doing so more frequently than the private sector. Sports drinks, energy drinks and soft drinks were believed to be the primary risk indicators of ETW, analogously across groups. Furthermore, there was consensus that the most frequently performed preventive measures were dietary guidance and self-administration of fluoride rinse and/or tablets.

conclusionsOverall, this study suggests that, in our sample, dental hygienists possess substantial knowledge of ETW and hold strong views on potential improvements in their work as healthcare professionals.

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Dental HygienistsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeTooth ErosionAdultFemaleHumansNorwaySurveys and Questionnaires

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