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@article{197083,
        author = {SOWMIYA.G and SONA R and SNEHA S and DR. NAGENDRAN and Dr. Sharmilla Duraisamy},
        title = {DENTAL AUXILLARIES AND THEIR ROLE IN MODERN ORAL HEALTH CARE},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {5004-5008},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=197083},
        abstract = {Dental auxiliaries are essential members of the oral healthcare team and contribute to prevention, clinical assistance, infection control, restorative support, and service delivery efficiency. As oral health systems face workforce shortages, growing demand, and increasing technological complexity, the role of auxiliaries has become more important in both clinical and public health settings. This review summarizes the main categories of dental auxiliaries, their roles in modern practice, the value of skill mix models, and the challenges related to training, regulation, and utilization. It also highlights the growing relevance of digital dentistry, expanded functions, and standardized workforce planning. Overall, dental auxiliaries improve access, productivity, and quality of care when integrated into well-structured dental teams.},
        keywords = {dental auxiliaries; dental assistants; dental hygienists; dental therapists; dental laboratory technicians; oral health workforce; infection control},
        month = {April},
        }