A literature review of leadership training and a novel conceptual model of leader-member exchange theory for new dentists
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2021
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Emerald Publishing Limited
Abstract
Describes the current state of leadership and leader-member exchange (LMX) theory in dentistry. Develops a novel conceptual model of LMX to guide future research and highlights the importance of enhancing leadership training for new dentists.
A literature review exploring leadership in dentistry and LMX in dentistry was completed. The findings were analyzed with framework analysis to develop a novel conceptual model of LMX specific to dentistry.
LMX theory was applied to leadership in dentistry, including a focus on new dentists, senior dentists, other dental team members, and the patient. A new conceptual model of the New Dentist LMX Quartet, unique and specific to new dentist teams, was developed.
The study identifies the need for research in LMX in dentistry, contributes a new conceptual model for LMX theory, and identifies future research.
Practitioners, policymakers, and educators can utilize this information to explore concepts in leadership and improve training and dental practice.
No other studies specifically exploring LMX in dentistry for new dentists exist. This literature review and conceptual paper begins the conversation on developing understanding of leadership in dentistry through further research.
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Leadership, Teams, Dentists, Health care, Higher education, Leader-Member Exchange, LMX
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Danesh, D.O. and Huber, T.P. (2021), "A literature review of leadership training and a novel conceptual model of leader-member exchange theory for new dentists", Journal of Health Organization and Management, Vol. 17 Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHOM-05-2021-0192