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[Study on delegation. Dental activities by students in dental practices]
J H G Poorterman1, B T Dikkes, H S Brand
1Sectie Sociale Tandheelkunde en Voorlichtingskunde van het Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA). j.poorterman@acta.nl
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|February 26, 2010
Summary
Many Dutch dental students work in practices alongside their studies, performing tasks like chair assistance and cleaning. However, they often lack sufficient information on legal requirements for restricted dental activities.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Health Law
- Medical Education
Context:
- The Netherlands permits dental students to work in dental practices under the Individual Health Care Professions Act (Law BIG).
- Academie Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA) dental students' employment status and practice activities were investigated.
- Understanding student employment is crucial for regulatory compliance and training quality.
Purpose:
- To quantify the number of ACTA dental students working in dental practices.
- To identify the types of dental activities performed by these students.
- To assess whether their activities comply with the Individual Health Care Professions Act.
Summary:
- A questionnaire survey of 947 ACTA dental students (44% response rate) revealed 25% worked in dental practices.
- Common activities included chairside assistance, oral hygiene instruction, fluoride application, and dental cleaning.
- Students working in practices reported better knowledge of the Law BIG but desired more information on delegating restricted dental tasks.
Impact:
- Highlights the prevalence of student employment in dental settings.
- Identifies a need for enhanced education on legal aspects of dental practice for students.
- Informs policy and curriculum development regarding student roles and responsibilities in dental care settings.