Abstract
This study examines the education and practice standards of the two most commonly employed dental auxiliaries in North America. Canada and the United States of America have very similar educational standards for the dental hygienist, whereas the dental assistants' educational programmes are less similar. The specific education requirements and legal provisions for employment of these dental auxiliaries is reviewed for both North American counties.
MeSH terms
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Canada
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Curriculum
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Dental Assistants / education
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Dental Assistants / legislation & jurisprudence
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Dental Assistants / standards
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Dental Auxiliaries / education*
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Dental Auxiliaries / legislation & jurisprudence
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Dental Auxiliaries / standards*
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Dental Hygienists / education
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Dental Hygienists / legislation & jurisprudence
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Dental Hygienists / standards
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Dentists
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Employment / legislation & jurisprudence
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Humans
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Licensure / legislation & jurisprudence
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Patient Care Team
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Professional Practice / legislation & jurisprudence
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Professional Practice / standards
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United States