Meurman J H, Roos M, Tamminen K
Hippokrates (Helsinki). 1997:62-73.
The first training-course for dental nurses was arranged by the Finnish Dental Association in 1947-1948. Professional help was needed in dental offices in assisting the dentists, taking care of the patients, particularly children, and in cleaning the equipment. As early as 1922 the Scandinavian Dental Association had pointed out that "clinic sisters" would be needed in dental training centers, but the suggestion was not put into effect. The first nine-month curriculum for dental nurses already included all disciplines of dentistry. Lectures in pharmacology, bacteriology and first-aid were also given. Practical training was arranged at the Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki. The students further trained for three-week periods both at dental clinics and at privat dental offices. Nine students completed the course and received their diplomas at the end of May, 1948.
1947年至1948年，芬兰牙科协会安排了首期牙科护士培训课程。牙科诊所需要专业人员协助牙医、照顾患者（尤其是儿童）以及清洁设备。早在1922年，斯堪的纳维亚牙科协会就指出，牙科培训中心需要“诊所护士”，但该建议并未付诸实施。首期牙科护士九个月的课程已经涵盖了牙科的所有学科。还开设了药理学、细菌学和急救方面的讲座。实践培训安排在赫尔辛基大学牙科学院。学生们还在牙科诊所和私人牙科诊所进行了为期三周的进一步培训。九名学生完成了课程，并于1948年5月底获得了文凭。
