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Table 2 Qualitative themes explored with semi-structured interviews to consumers

From: Preparedness for practice of newly qualified dental professionals in Australia - educator, employer, and consumer perspectives

1. Have you ever been treated by a new graduate oral health professional (dentist, oral health therapist, hygienist, prosthetist)?

2. Are you aware that there are published standards for graduating oral health professionals?

3. Do you think that these reflect what patients expect of new oral health professionals? Do you feel that new oral health professionals are ready to treat patients and enter dental practice?

4. What characteristics or skills do you feel are essential for an ‘oral health professional’ to be ready to practice?

5. Do you have any other comments relating to whether oral health professionals are ready to practice?

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BMC Medical Education

ISSN: 1472-6920

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