Statewide dental auxiliary career mobility: an emerging reality for Kentucky

J Dent Educ. 1984 Mar;48(3):154-8.

Abstract

The lack of articulation in allied health education has been identified as a significant barrier to career mobility. This paper describes an attempt to improve articulation of dental auxiliary training in Kentucky. Results included the development of a dental auxiliary core curriculum, an articulation model, and the successful negotiation of a systemwide transfer agreement. In addition, the project instilled a commitment on the part of the group members to continue working toward greater articulation for dental auxiliaries.

MeSH terms

  • Career Mobility*
  • Curriculum
  • Dental Assistants / education
  • Dental Auxiliaries* / education
  • Dental Hygienists / education
  • Dental Technicians / education
  • Humans
  • Kentucky
  • Schools, Dental / organization & administration