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Stability of practice beliefs and preferences for patients among private general dentists: a comparison of 1997 and 2007
Australian Dental Journal, 08/28/09

Brennan DS et al. – The majority of items were not significantly different over time. This demonstrates a generally high degree of stability over time in the level of agreement with dentist practice beliefs and preferences for patients. Given that it may be difficult for clinicians to change practice beliefs and behaviours that have become established, it is important for policy makers to understand the relationship between provider characteristics and service patterns and for educators to positively shape beliefs and behaviours through undergraduate and continuing education.

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