Allen Christopher D, Newton Paul D, Newton J Tim
Department of Dental Public Health and Oral Health Services Research, GKT Dental Institute, London, UK.
Prim Dent Care. 2003 Jul;10(3):65-8. doi: 10.1308/135576103322496977.
To explore the recruitment and retention of dental nurses and dental hygienists working in general dental practice in West Kent, and to identify training needs.
Questionnaire survey of 195 general dental practices in West Kent.
Problems with turnover of staff were reported by 19% of practices. Some 49% of practices reported difficulties in recruiting dental nurses, 6% had experienced difficulties recruiting dental hygienists, and 15% had difficulties recruiting both nurses and hygienists. The median length of service for both dental nurses and dental hygienists was five years. Approximately 39% of practices had advertised single posts three or more times. Difficulties in recruiting were related more strongly to ensuring the right person for the job, than to a shortage of applicants.
Difficulties in the recruitment and retention of dental nurses and dental hygienists were reported by dental practices in West Kent. These are likely to be exacerbated by the requirement that all dental nurses be registered with the General Dental Council.
探讨在西肯特郡普通牙科诊所工作的牙科护士和牙科保健员的招聘与留用情况，并确定培训需求。
对西肯特郡的195家普通牙科诊所进行问卷调查。
19%的诊所报告存在员工流动问题。约49%的诊所报告招聘牙科护士有困难，6%的诊所招聘牙科保健员有困难，15%的诊所招聘护士和保健员均有困难。牙科护士和牙科保健员的中位服务年限均为五年。约39%的诊所曾三次或更多次为单个职位刊登招聘广告。招聘困难更多地与确保找到合适的人选有关，而非申请人短缺。
西肯特郡的牙科诊所报告了招聘和留用牙科护士及牙科保健员方面的困难。所有牙科护士都必须在英国牙科总会注册这一要求可能会使这些困难加剧。
