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F Schön, B Gierl. 1971. [Suction technic. II].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5292670/
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There has been much discussion about the impending legislation for compulsory registration of dental nurses. A questionnaire survey of Oxfordshire dental practices found that 60% (153/254) of dental nurses had no formal qualifications. Of these 49% (75/153) were already on a training course or planning to apply for one although those who achieve mediated entry may discontinue training. Overall, 40% (62/153) were planning to apply for mediated entry. Previous research indicates that there may be similarly high proportions of unqualified dental nurses throughout the UK. There are concerns that a rigid training programme and compulsory examinations will compound existing recruitment problems, and create a national shortfall of dental nurses. Proponents believe that formal training will better equip dental nurses to handle the demands of modern dental practice and bring them in line with other auxiliary health personnel. Training needs to be co-ordinated nationally to ensure adequate access and consistent standards. Dental nurses and practices should be consulted and supported throughout the implementation period.
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Professionals Complementary to Dentistry (PCDs) have varying roles within the dental team, from chairside assisting to the actual provision of clinical treatment. These tasks are closely proscribed at present, but this may change in the future. The modernization of dentistry, the introduction of registration for PCDs, the introduction of workforce development confederations responsible for funding and commissioning training of dentists and PCDs, and a workforce review looking at the whole dental team will all impact upon the working lives of dentists and their teams. These current changes represent an opportunity to improve the functioning and composition of the dental team, which should not be missed.