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M Westbrook, L W White

    American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
    |October 1, 1988
    PubMed
    Summary

    Successful orthodontic assistants are more conscientious than their less successful peers, according to a study using the Cattell 16 PF test. Most assistants in this field exhibit personality traits similar to the general population.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthodontics
    • Psychology
    • Occupational Health

    Background:

    • The effectiveness of orthodontic chairside assistants is crucial for practice efficiency.
    • Understanding the personality traits of successful assistants can inform recruitment and training.
    • The Cattell 16 PF test is a widely recognized psychometric tool for personality assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate if successful orthodontic chairside assistants possess distinct personality profiles.
    • To identify specific personality traits that differentiate high-performing assistants from others.
    • To compare the personality characteristics of orthodontic assistants to the general population.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving 124 orthodontists and 476 chairside assistants.

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  • Utilized the Cattell 16 Personality Factor (PF) questionnaire to assess personality traits.
  • Compared personality profiles of successful and unsuccessful assistants.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant difference was found in only one personality dimension: conscientiousness.
    • Successful orthodontic assistants demonstrated higher levels of conscientiousness compared to unsuccessful ones.
    • No other significant personality differences were identified between the groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Conscientiousness is a key personality trait associated with success in orthodontic chairside assisting.
    • The general personality of orthodontic assistants closely resembles that of the general population.
    • Personality assessment, particularly conscientiousness, may be a valuable tool in selecting orthodontic assistants.