Investigation of the Cultural Competence of Dental Hygienists Practicing in a Region of Low Diversity

Conclusion: Education and types of practice experiences were predictors of CC. Specific educational interventions that may influence the various components of cultural competency were not determined. Dental hygiene providers possessed moderate CC however there was a disconnect in translating awareness into behavior, possibly reinforced by environments lacking racial and ethnic diversity with limited opportunities to develop and exercise CC.PMID:33875525
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research