Which is NOT included in the definition of DHCP?

The choice of housekeeping personnel being excluded from the definition of DHCP, which stands for Dental Health Care Personnel, is correct because DHCP specifically refers to individuals who have a direct impact on patient care and the delivery of dental services. These typically include clinical staff such as dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff directly involved in patient care and management.

Housekeeping personnel, while essential to maintaining a clean and safe environment within a dental practice, do not typically engage in tasks directly related to the provision of dental health services or patient interaction. Their role is more focused on the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility, which is important but falls outside the parameters of what is defined as Dental Health Care Personnel.

In contrast, dental laboratory technicians, contractual personnel, and administrative staff all play roles that either directly support dental services or are involved in the management and operational aspects that pertain directly to patient care and treatment pathways. Thus, they fit the criteria of DHCP, unlike housekeeping staff who are not included in this specific categorization.