title: Are procedures performed by dental auxiliaries safe and of comparable quality? A systematic review.
abstract: The objective of the current study was to systematically evaluate the existing evidence in relation to the safety, quality, productivity or cost-benefit, and patient satisfaction of the procedures performed by the different groups of dental providers. Due to the diversity of the procedures performed and the outcomes measured, it was not possible to create pooled estimates in a meaningful manner. Therefore, summary results of individual studies are presented and critically evaluated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion, New York University College of Dentistry, New York 10003, USA.
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Dasanayake
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Brar
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Matta
authors.forename: V K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Ranjan
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Norman
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D003727:Dental Auxiliaries / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D003729:Dental Care / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D061214:Patient Safety; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards