Authors: Palmer, Nikolaus O.A.; Grieveson, Brian

Source: Primary Dental Care, Volume 12, Number 4, October 2005 , pp. 145-145(1)

Publisher: Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK)

Abstract:

Objectives: The aims of this investigation were to evaluate the interests of primary care dental practitioners within the Mersey Postgraduate Deanery in research and their views on research, their experience and research training needs.

Method: A questionnaire was sent to all practitioners in the Mersey Deanery asking for views on dental research, whether they had been involved in any research projects or had any research training, and whether they would be interested in research training and being part of a primary dental care research network.

Results: A total of 192 practitioners from the 1120 in the Mersey Deanery expressed an interest in being involved in primary care research. Most believed that primary care research was very important in providing a stronger evidence-base in dentistry and improved quality of dental care. Over 50% of respondents were interested in collaborative research, provided that their income and time could be protected and it was part of the normal working day. Almost 25% had some research experience and a number had undergone research training, ranging from informal training to part of a degree.

Conclusions: A number of GDPs in the Mersey Deanery are interested in primary care research. With appropriate training, support and recognition within the new Personal Dental Services (PDS) contracts, there is a golden opportunity for more primary care dentists to participate in research. This, in time, will add to the evidence base in dentistry and should improve patient care.

Keywords: RESEARCH; PRIMARY DENTAL CARE; GENERAL DENTAL PRACTITIONERS

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/135576105774342983

Affiliations: 1: Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education and Training, Mersey Deanery, Liverpool, UK

Publication date: 2005-10-01

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• Primary Dental Care is the research journal of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK), and the only peer-reviewed journal dedicated wholly to research in primary care dentistry. The aim of the journal is to promote academic and research aspects of primary dental care by publishing relevant peer-reviewed papers. In addition, reviews, reports of clinical cases, book reviews, opinions, summaries and abstracts of scientific meetings and news items are included.

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