Papers by Brigitte van Dam
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 2012
An awareness of the risk of blood-borne infections among dentists has been promoted by the Dutch ... more An awareness of the risk of blood-borne infections among dentists has been promoted by the Dutch Dental Association (NMT) as part of their quality and safety programme, and a nationally operating expert counselling centre was contracted to manage all reported incidents. We analysed data on hepatitis B vaccination status, sex and age for all reported incidents recorded by this centre during 2008. We compared this with data collected at same time during a national survey to assess the performance of the centre. The number of blood exposure injuries among dentists and their assistants, and reporting behaviour, were also assessed. In 2008, 387 incidents were reported to the counselling centre. The percentage of high-risk incidents was 16, with a risk of hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV infections. In the hepatitis B cases, 12% had no or insufficient immunization. Eight per cent of those injured were unable to start HIV Post-Exposition Prophylaxis because they reported too late. Of the 1442 surveys sent, 487 (34%) were returned. Dentists estimated levels of hepatitis B vaccination at 98%. Thirty-two per cent reported to have had one or more injuries in their practice in 2008. Of these, 37% were counselled by the expert centre, 18% were counselled by others and 45% sought no medical attention. The performance of the counselling centre received a positive score (95%). A need for more information about vaccination and blood-borne infections in dentistry (52%) was reported. Nationwide data show blood exposure incidents occur frequently in dental settings, with a considerable number of high-risk incidents. Administering anaesthetics and cleaning-up are major risk factors. There is a need to intensify measures for safe working conditions in dental care settings in the Netherlands, irrespective of the type of dental practice.
BMC Health Services Research
Background Influenced by governmental measures, collaboration in oral health care practices in th... more Background Influenced by governmental measures, collaboration in oral health care practices in the Netherlands has increased in recent decades. Previous studies on this subject have mainly concerned the composition of the staff or have been normative rather than descriptive. Based on the existing literature, four aspects were expected to be of significant influence on the collaboration on oral health care practices: goals, leadership, the allocation of tasks and responsibilities and formalization. Methods The aim of this study was to describe a classification of collaboration between general dental practitioners and dental hygienists within oral health care practices in the Netherlands. Eighteen semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted in nine oral health care practices, which differed with regard to both practice characteristics and characteristics of the principal general dental practitioner. In all practices, the principal general dental practitioner and one dental ...
Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde, 2009
In 2007 a study was undertaken of the restorative care index of the teeth of children under the a... more In 2007 a study was undertaken of the restorative care index of the teeth of children under the age of 18. The aim of this study was to gain insight into the factors associated with the restorative care index in children. Factors investigated were (post-) brushing, inspection frequency, sweets-consumption frequency, socio-economic status and treatment or lack thereof by a general practitioner or dentist who works in a clinic for child health care. This study made use of statistics assembled for an earlier study of children formerly covered by public health insurance in the municipality of The Hague and research carried out at child dental clinics. Socio-economic status and the level of oral care were correlated with dental quality. No patient-bound factors were significantly correlated with the level of care. There was however a positive correlation between the'type' of dentist (family dentist or dentist associated with a clinic for child dental care) and the chance of curat...
European Journal of Dental Education
BMC Oral Health, 2015
Background: On July 1 st 2013 the Mandatory Reporting Code Act came into force in the Netherlands... more Background: On July 1 st 2013 the Mandatory Reporting Code Act came into force in the Netherlands, making it compulsory for health professionals to adhere to a reporting code when they suspect patients to be victims of domestic violence (DV) or child abuse (CA). The Royal Dutch Dental Association (KNMT) developed a reporting code for dental professionals (RCD). Moreover, an e-learning module about DV has been developed. A web-survey was conducted to investigate how general dental practitioners (GDPs) deal with the RCD and what their experiences are with (signs of) DV and CA. Methods: In April 2014 1038 GDPs were invited by e-mail to participate in a web-survey consisting of 24 items, through the KNMT Data Stations Project. The data was analyzed using SPSS (RELIABILITY, CHISQ and ANOVA). Results: Of all GDPs invited to participate 264 (25 %) responded. 82 % of these GDPs are aware of their obligation to use the reporting code. 54 % of the GDPs are in favor of this obligation. 76 % of the GDPs have taken notice of the KNMT's RCD and 51 % of the GDPs have implemented the reporting code in one form or another in their practice. 24 % of the GDPs stated having suspected DV during the last twelve months in the case of 2.4 patients on average. 81 % took note of this in the patient's record and 58 % also took action in different ways. 54 % wants to complete the e-learning module. Conclusions: Most GDPs are aware of the new legislation and have taken cognizance of the RCD. Even though the majority of GDPs are not opposed to using a reporting code, over half of them have not yet implemented the code in practice. An important factor in this regard seems to be that a substantial minority of the GDPs says they are not sufficiently informed about aspects of reporting a case and about the steps they have to take.
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Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde, 2015
Judges up to and including the Law Lords (Supreme Court) and the Central Disciplinary Tribunal fo... more Judges up to and including the Law Lords (Supreme Court) and the Central Disciplinary Tribunal for Healthcare in the Netherlands do not consider guidelines to be optional. This offers security to patients and dental care professionals. But a field of tension can exist between, on the one hand, a patient's right of self-determination and the dental care workers professional autonomy and, on the other, a guideline. This field of tension can be resolved by first limited testing of the acceptability of the goal of care desired by the patient, taking into consideration at the same time professional autonomy; and, subsequently, by selecting the most effective treatment for achieving this goal of care on the basis of 'evidence'. With respect to the current definition of guidelines for clinical practice, this means that patients and healthcare workers explicitly acknowledge that they have been able to agree on a goal of care that deviates from the ideal. In this way, a judiciall...
Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Tandheelkunde, 2015
In 2013 is ter evaluatie van de KNMT-klachtenregeling een anonieme schriftelijke enquête uitgevoe... more In 2013 is ter evaluatie van de KNMT-klachtenregeling een anonieme schriftelijke enquête uitgevoerd onder 955 tandartsen en tandartsspecialisten tegen wie in de periode medio 2008 tot mei 2013 een klacht is afgehandeld. De respons bedroeg 413 (43%). Bij 51% was de klacht succesvol bemiddeld door de Regionale Bemiddelingsraden en de Specialisten Bemiddelingsraad; bij 17% trok de patiënt de klacht in. De overige 32% ging langs de Centrale Klachtencommissie, die de klacht bij 13% (deels) gegrond verklaarde, bij 17% ongegrond en bij 2% alsnog schikte. Alles bijeen genomen was 79% van de desbetreffende tandartsen (overwegend) positief, 8% neutraal en 13% ontevreden over de klachtbemiddeling. Voor de klachtprocedure was dit respectievelijk 60%, 11% en 29%. Het oordeel over de Regionale Bemiddelingsraden en de Specialisten Bemiddelingsraad en dat over de Centrale Klachtencommissie wordt beïnvloed door het succes van klachtprocedure en door de ervaren impact van de klacht. De emotionele ondersteuning van tandartsen tijdens en na het klachttraject is een van de aandachtspunten.
Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Tandheelkunde, 2015
An exploration of how social scientists have studied youth & the transition of youth to adulthood... more An exploration of how social scientists have studied youth & the transition of youth to adulthood. Many have ignored cultural diversity, but Karl Mannheim ("Das Problem der Generationen" [The Generation Problem], in Wissensoziologie [Sociology of Knowledge], Berlin: Hermann Luchterhand Verlag, 1964) maintained that each generation is composed of different cultures, which play a major role in social change. Sociological studies of youth cultures can be separated into various types, & in most, with the exception of functionalism, the influence of Mannheim is present. It is concluded that the studies are complementary & can enhance understanding of the reasons for generational cultural diversity & help explain the contributions of generations to social change. 66 References. Modified HA
European Journal of Dental Education
INTRODUCTION Dentists who have graduated recently from a Dutch dental school work mainly in the N... more INTRODUCTION Dentists who have graduated recently from a Dutch dental school work mainly in the Netherlands, where collaboration and differentiation are relevant factors. Furthermore, the Netherlands face regional undersupplies of dentists. The objective of this study was to describe choices and aims of recently graduated dentists for the near future. MATERIALS AND METHODS An invitation for the web questionnaire was sent by e-mail to 945 dentists who had graduated from a Dutch dental school between 2013 and 2017, of whom 230 (24.3%) participated in the survey. RESULTS Approximately three quarters (77%) of the recently graduated dentists worked as a general dentist in a practice of some else, primarily in urban areas. The choice for a practice was affected by location, earnings, and the opportunity to gain experience. Furthermore, the career choices were affected most by the desired length of the working week and financial security. The narrow majority (53%) of the recently graduated dentists believed that in five years they will be practice owner; 49% expected to be a differentiated dentist. Furthermore, 41% believed they will work in a smaller municipality. DISCUSSION Although recently graduated dentists seem receptive to work in smaller municipalities, the peripheral regions are conceivably less appealing. Practice ownership conceivably is an option for the near future for a narrow majority of the recently graduated dentists. CONCLUSION Recently graduated dentists have different preferences regarding their work situation in five years.
BMC oral health, Jan 29, 2016
A complaint from a patient can have a serious impact on the well-being of dentists. Little is kno... more A complaint from a patient can have a serious impact on the well-being of dentists. Little is known, however, about the nature and the extent of this impact. Therefore in 2013 an anonymous survey was conducted among 955 dentists and dental specialists who were involved in a complaints procedure dealt with by the Complaints Committee of the Royal Dutch Dental Association (KNMT) in the period of mid-2008 to mid-2013. In total 413 (43 %) of these dentists participated in the study. As a result of a formal complaint 71 % of the respondents experienced a considerable impact in their professional practising, while 52 % stated that it had (also) seriously influenced their attitude towards colleagues and patients. Furthermore, 60 % (also) mentioned effects of a complaints procedure regarding their mental and/or physical well-being. Being confronted with a formal complaint from a patient leads to a considerable impact on dentists' professional practice and personal well-being. It is rema...
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Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde, 2014
Since 1995 the Dutch Dental Association (NMT) has carried out research on, in particular, the non... more Since 1995 the Dutch Dental Association (NMT) has carried out research on, in particular, the non-clinical aspects of dental practice with the Data Stations project. At present, within this research project 5 studies are conducted on a regular basis: the Dental Consumption Study, the Dental Practice Study, the Omnibus Survey, the Young Dentist Study and the Quality of Oral Care Study. From the results of this research project it appears that during the last decades dentists have increasingly been working cooperatively. This is expressed in dental practices with more dentists and more staff workers, with more dental chairs and more patients. The length of the working week, however, has changed very little over the years. Among both young people and adults gradual changes have taken place in dental consumption during the period 1997-2011. By intensifying the collaboration with clinical dental researchers the scope of the research within this project can be expanded to include the qual...
Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde, 2009
The Dutch Dental Association (NMT) surveyed dentists who graduated in 2004, 2005 or 2006 concerni... more The Dutch Dental Association (NMT) surveyed dentists who graduated in 2004, 2005 or 2006 concerning their work situation and plans for the future. They were also asked about their experiences at the start of their career In general, the recently graduated dentists did not face difficulties at the start of their professional life. Most dentists worked in the practice of a colleague, but the majority ultimately wanted to have their own practice. The latter applied more to men than women. Furthermore, there was a clear preference for working within a team and most of them planned to specialize in a specific branch of dentistry. The survey also revealed that the delegation of tasks to dental hygienists and prevention assistants was more or less taken for granted by recently graduated dentists.
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Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde, 2009
As part of a broader study of the restorative care index of 5- and 6-year-olds and 11- and 12-yea... more As part of a broader study of the restorative care index of 5- and 6-year-olds and 11- and 12-year-olds, a sample study was carried out among 1,361 dentists, who were surveyed by means of a web-questionnaire concerning this issue. In total 447 dentists (33%) filled in the questionnaire completely. Concerning the development of dental care of children, opinions differed widely: 46% of those questioned spoke of an increase in the incidence of caries during the past 5 years and 44% reported no change. Furthermore, dentists hold different views on the treatment of the primary dentition. There was no consensus of opinion about the necessity of treating caries in young children and there was a comparable lack of agreement about how and when treatment should be given. The majority of dentists express a need for support in their practice (possibilities for referral, protocols, informational material) concerning routine oral examination, the preventive and/or curative treatment of (young) ch...
Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde, 2008
Patient education is an important part of the care provided in a dental practice. Explanations co... more Patient education is an important part of the care provided in a dental practice. Explanations concerning dental treatments is in the majority of practices exclusively the responsibility of the dentist. Information about oral hygiene and prevention is generally provided by oral hygienists and prevention assistants. It is striking that agreements are made concerning the form and content of patient education, the division of responsibilities and the use of teaching aids in only 39% of practices. It is possible that this has to do with the relatively few hours that oral hygienists and/or prevention assistants are active each week in the practice, and the judgement of the dentists that sufficient time has to be devoted to discussing a proposed treatment with the patient.
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Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde, 2006
In support of its quality policy, the Dutch Dental Association (NMT) has undertaken a survey to e... more In support of its quality policy, the Dutch Dental Association (NMT) has undertaken a survey to examine dentists'views on continuing education, accreditation, and their postgraduate course attendance. In December 2004 a written questionnaire was sent to a sample of 710 dentists, of whom 504 (71%) responded. The data were analysed using SPSS. Most dentists (93%) attended one or more courses since January 2003. They tend to concentrate on a few subjects, mainly on clinical procedures. About half (45%) of the respondents are in favour of continuing education accreditation for dentists. Compared to opponents, supporters are more positive about continuing education in general and spend more time reading specialist literature. Furthermore, the greater part of dentists indicates that it is important to have some kind of quality mark for postgraduate courses.
Ned Tijdschr …, 2009
De restauratieve verzorgingsgraad bij de jeugd 2 Tandartsfactoren Als onderdeel van een breder on... more De restauratieve verzorgingsgraad bij de jeugd 2 Tandartsfactoren Als onderdeel van een breder onderzoek naar de restauratieve verzorgingsgraad van 5-en 6-jarige en 11-en 12-jarige kinderen is in 2007 een steekproef van 1.361 tandartsen over deze problematiek ondervraagd via een webenquête. In totaal hebben 447 (33%) tandartsen de vragenlijst volledig ingevuld. Over de ontwikkeling van de mondgezondheid van kinderen liepen de meningen uiteen: 46% van de ondervraagden sprak van een toename van de incidentie van cariës in de afgelopen 5 jaar en 44% van een onveranderde situatie. Verder werd verschillend gedacht over de behandeling van vooral het tijdelijke gebit. Er bestond geen eensluidende visie op de noodzaak van de behandeling van cariës bij (jonge) kinderen en er was evenmin overeenstemming over het tijdstip en de wijze(n) waarop dit moet gebeuren. Desgevraagd liet de meerderheid weten behoefte te hebben aan ondersteuning (verwijsmogelijkheden, protocollen, voorlichtingsmateriaal) in de praktijk bij de periodieke controle, de preventieve en/of de curatieve behandeling van kinderen.
BMC Oral Health, 2015
On July 1(st) 2013 the Mandatory Reporting Code Act came into force in the Netherlands, making it... more On July 1(st) 2013 the Mandatory Reporting Code Act came into force in the Netherlands, making it compulsory for health professionals to adhere to a reporting code when they suspect patients to be victims of domestic violence (DV) or child abuse (CA). The Royal Dutch Dental Association (KNMT) developed a reporting code for dental professionals (RCD). Moreover, an e-learning module about DV has been developed. A web-survey was conducted to investigate how general dental practitioners (GDPs) deal with the RCD and what their experiences are with (signs of) DV and CA. In April 2014 1038 GDPs were invited by e-mail to participate in a web-survey consisting of 24 items, through the KNMT Data Stations Project. The data was analyzed using SPSS (RELIABILITY, CHISQ and ANOVA). Of all GDPs invited to participate 264 (25 %) responded. 82 % of these GDPs are aware of their obligation to use the reporting code. 54 % of the GDPs are in favor of this obligation. 76 % of the GDPs have taken notice of the KNMT's RCD and 51 % of the GDPs have implemented the reporting code in one form or another in their practice. 24 % of the GDPs stated having suspected DV during the last twelve months in the case of 2.4 patients on average. 81 % took note of this in the patient's record and 58 % also took action in different ways. 54 % wants to complete the e-learning module. Most GDPs are aware of the new legislation and have taken cognizance of the RCD. Even though the majority of GDPs are not opposed to using a reporting code, over half of them have not yet implemented the code in practice. An important factor in this regard seems to be that a substantial minority of the GDPs says they are not sufficiently informed about aspects of reporting a case and about the steps they have to take.
Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Tandheelkunde, 2015
Bekend is dat een klacht van een patiënt voor tandartsen impact kan hebben op hun welbevinden. Ma... more Bekend is dat een klacht van een patiënt voor tandartsen impact kan hebben op hun welbevinden. Maar over de aard en de omvang daarvan is weinig bekend. Om hierop meer zicht te krijgen is in 2013 een anonieme schriftelijke enquête uitgevoerd onder 955 tandartsen en tandartsspecialisten, van wie in de periode medio 2008 tot en met april 2013 een klacht is afgehandeld via de KNMT-klachtenregeling. In totaal deden er 413 (43%) van hen aan het onderzoek mee. Van de ondervraagden meldde 71% dat de klacht heeft doorgewerkt in hun persoonlijke beroepsuitoefening. Bij 52% was dat (ook) het geval voor hun houding ten opzichte van collega's en patiënten en bij 60% (ook) voor de mentale of fysieke gesteldheid. Alles bijeengenomen gaf 68% aan last te hebben gehad van onprettige gevoelens en meldde 75% dat de behandelrelatie met de klager (patiënt) als gevolg van de klacht is beëindigd. Bruers JJM, Dam BAFM van, Gorter R, Eijkman MAJ. Het welbevinden van tandartsen na een klachtenprocedure Ned
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde, 2009
De restauratieve verzorgingsgraad bij de jeugd 2 Tandartsfactoren Als onderdeel van een breder on... more De restauratieve verzorgingsgraad bij de jeugd 2 Tandartsfactoren Als onderdeel van een breder onderzoek naar de restauratieve verzorgingsgraad van 5-en 6-jarige en 11-en 12-jarige kinderen is in 2007 een steekproef van 1.361 tandartsen over deze problematiek ondervraagd via een webenquête. In totaal hebben 447 (33%) tandartsen de vragenlijst volledig ingevuld. Over de ontwikkeling van de mondgezondheid van kinderen liepen de meningen uiteen: 46% van de ondervraagden sprak van een toename van de incidentie van cariës in de afgelopen 5 jaar en 44% van een onveranderde situatie. Verder werd verschillend gedacht over de behandeling van vooral het tijdelijke gebit. Er bestond geen eensluidende visie op de noodzaak van de behandeling van cariës bij (jonge) kinderen en er was evenmin overeenstemming over het tijdstip en de wijze(n) waarop dit moet gebeuren. Desgevraagd liet de meerderheid weten behoefte te hebben aan ondersteuning (verwijsmogelijkheden, protocollen, voorlichtingsmateriaal) in de praktijk bij de periodieke controle, de preventieve en/of de curatieve behandeling van kinderen. Bruers JJM, Dam BAFM van, Schuller AA, Truin GJ. De restauratieve verzorgingsgraad bij de jeugd 2. Tandartsfactoren Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd 2009; 116: 404-409 1 Tandartsen is gevraagd de naar hun mening 3 belangrijkste factoren te noemen. 2 Snoep en frisdrank op scholen (2x)/ onwetendheid bij ouders over voedingsrisico's/ invloed van reclame met 'gezondheidsclaim'/ weinig of geen fluoridegebruik/tijdgebrek ouders/ te laks/ aanleg. Tabel 1. Factoren die volgens tandartsen in de huidige Nederlandse situatie de grootste bedreiging vormen voor de mondgezondheid van kinderen (n = 440) 1 .
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