Dentists' and Dental Assistants' Perceptions of the New Profession of Dental Hygienist in France.

French dentists and dental assistants were surveyed and interviewed about introducing a new Oral Prophylaxis Assistant role (equivalent to dental hygienists). Most respondents supported the new role, seeing potential to delegate preventive tasks and improve healthcare access, though concerns existed about training requirements and compensation.

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