Dental Hygiene Program, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Int J Dent Hyg. 2011 Nov;9(4):242-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1601-5037.2010.00495.x. Epub 2010 Dec 22.
Over the past decade, the discourse on dental hygiene education has gained momentum in Canada. This review provides insights into the evolution of dental hygiene education in Canada, briefly exploring the history and professional influences for diploma and baccalaureate education within the profession. The profession in Canada has yet to implement a national standardized entry-to-practice educational model, but the recent development of national educational competencies may prove to be a promising beginning. The review also discusses efforts to advance dental hygiene education in recent years, while exploring the political and professional pressures and challenges that remain. Further discourse on education and outcomes-related research can be effective in positively influencing governmental, professional and public opinions of higher entry-level education for dental hygiene which may ultimately result in regulatory change and improved client outcomes.
在过去的十年中，加拿大的口腔卫生教育领域的讨论愈发热烈。本文综述了加拿大口腔卫生教育的发展历程，简要探讨了该专业中专和本科教育的历史和专业影响。加拿大尚未在该专业中实施全国标准化的执业教育模式，但最近国家教育能力的发展可能是一个有希望的开端。本文还讨论了近年来推进口腔卫生教育的努力，同时探讨了仍然存在的政治和专业压力和挑战。进一步探讨教育和成果相关的研究可以有效地影响政府、专业人士和公众对口腔卫生更高的入门级教育的看法，这最终可能导致监管的改变和客户结果的改善。
