Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 117, Issue 6, 743-748
Copyright © 1988 by American Dental Association
The alcohol-impaired dentist: an educational challenge
RL Peterson
and
JK Avery
Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan.
A cross-sectional survey of 370 dental practitioners, a 74% response rate, was conducted and data collected. Prevailing attitudes within the dental profession toward the alcohol abuser and the role of peer intervention were recorded. Data collectively indicated a need for further strengthening educational efforts and the need for further development of a peer-assistance network.