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Christine M Blue1, Todd Rockwood2, Sheila Riggs3
1Division of Dental Hygiene, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, 9-372 Moos Tower, 515 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States.
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate dentists' attitudes and perceptions toward dental therapists, a new licensed dental provider in Minnesota. This study employed mixed modes to administer a survey using a stratified random sample of 1000 dentists in Minnesota. The response rate was 55% (AAPOR RR1: n=551/999). Results showed a majority of dentists were opposed to dental therapists performing irreversible procedures. In addition, results identified perceived barriers to hiring a dental therapist and found dentists do not believe dental therapists will alleviate oral health disparity in the State.
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