Differences in the duties of nurses in dental clinics in different countries

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Abstract

Nurses are an essential part of dental practice, but their role can vary greatly from country to country. This article describes the peculiarities of the work of nurses in dental clinics in different countries and provides examples illustrating the differences in their responsibilities.

These differences are related to the specifics of local health systems and the needs of patients. Understanding them should facilitate the exchange of experience and knowledge among health professionals internationally.

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Gor S. Brudyan

Voskresensk Dental Polyclinic

Author for correspondence.
Email: dr-brudyan@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0009-9434-8537

surgeon

Russian Federation, 140209, Moscow Region, Voskresensk, ul. Zapadnaya, 14

Vladislav D. Mikhailov

Leningrad Regional Hospital

Email: dr.michailov@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0004-9265-2985

maxillofacial surgeon, Dentist

Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg

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