Oral Health–Related Knowledge,Attitudes, and Practice Patterns of Nurse Practitioners: A Mixed Methods Study

This mixed methods study explored the oral health–related knowledge, attitudes, and practice patterns of nurse practitioners (NPs) in Canada. The survey was sent to all NPs across Canada (N = 4,540); 153 respondents (3.4% response rate) completed the online survey, and 4 respondents were subsequently selected to participate in qualitative, semistructured interviews. NPs believe that they have a role in oral health care and are motivated to include oral health into their practice. However, a lack of knowledge and skills, likely caused by gaps in education and training, is limiting their ability to do so with confidence.