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Dental hygienists involvement in public oral health promotion activities

2024-12-12Doctoral thesis Open access
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datacite.subject.fosCiências Médicas::Ciências da Saúdept_PT
dc.contributor.advisorAlbuquerque, Teresa Maria Beatriz Ramos Esteves Gonçalves dos Santos
dc.contributor.advisorAndruskiene, Jurgita
dc.contributor.authorAdomaitiene, Rima
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-10T15:18:57Z
dc.date.available2025-02-10T15:18:57Z
dc.date.issued2024-12-12
dc.date.submitted2024-08-27
dc.description.abstractThe role of oral hygienists in promoting public oral health in Lithuania is crucial yet underutilized. Despite a high number of oral hygienists, the incidence of oral diseases in the population is increasing, highlighting the need for a comprehensive national prevention program. This study aimed to assess the involvement of oral hygienists in public oral health promotion activities through three research studies: Study I – Contributions of higher education institutions on training of oral hygienists for public oral health promotion activities; Study II – The view of health strategy experts about the profession of oral hygienist and the prospects for promoting public oral health; Study III – The participation of oral hygienists in public oral health educational activities. The findings revealed that while oral hygienists provide individualized oral health promotion, their involvement in broader health promotion activities is limited. However, they acknowledge the importance of public oral health promotion and express willingness to contribute further under certain conditions. These conditions include coordinated activities, provision of resources, and recognition through licensure renewal and remuneration. Health strategy experts recognize the pivotal role of oral hygienists in both personal and public oral care. They advocate for increased involvement of oral hygienists in multidisciplinary teams, integrating them into broader public health initiatives. Furthermore, oral hygienists receive comprehensive training in public health education during their education, engaging with diverse communities in various practice settings. This training equips them with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute effectively to public oral health promotion. In conclusion, while oral hygienists in Lithuania have the potential to significantly impact public oral health, their involvement in broader health promotion activities requires systematic support and integration into multidisciplinary teams. Establishing a national prevention program and providing necessary resources and recognition can enhance their contribution and mitigate the escalating burden of oral diseases in the population.pt_PT
dc.identifier.tid101688890pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/98276
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.subjectoral hygienistpt_PT
dc.subjectpublic oral healthpt_PT
dc.subjectoral health promotionpt_PT
dc.subjecthealth educationpt_PT
dc.subjectoral carept_PT
dc.subjecthigienista oralpt_PT
dc.subjectsaúde oral públicapt_PT
dc.subjectpromoção da saúde oralpt_PT
dc.subjecteducaçãopt_PT
dc.subjectcuidados oraispt_PT
dc.titleDental hygienists involvement in public oral health promotion activitiespt_PT
dc.typedoctoral thesis
dspace.entity.typePublication
rcaap.rightsopenAccesspt_PT
rcaap.typedoctoralThesispt_PT
thesis.degree.nameTese de doutoramento, Ciências e Tecnologias da Saúde Oral (Higiene Oral), Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, 2024pt_PT

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