Dental Hygiene
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Survey instrument development and validation to measure technology adoption in dental hygiene clinical environments
(John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2020)This pilot study aimed to develop and test a comprehensive assessment instrument, through an examination of measurement properties, to evaluate relationships between faculty technology adoption and age, level of education, ... -
Prevention of dental caries by grape seed extract supplementation: a systematic review
(SAGE Publications, 2019-11-24)Background: Dental caries are the most prominent chronic disease of children and adults worldwide, and facilitating evidence-based, preventative care for their prevention is critical. Caries are traditionally and successfully ... -
Oral health status of independent older adults in Texas: An observational study comparing urban and rural areas
(American Dental Hygienists’ Association, 2017-10)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the oral health needs of community-dwelling older adults participating in congregate meal centers and to determine whether differences exist in the oral health needs of ... -
Bacterial contamination of scrub jackets during dental hygiene procedures
(American Dental Hygienists' Association, 1998)The purpose of this study was to assess bacterial contamination of uniforms by aerosols produced during dental hygiene procedures, including examination, hand and ultrasonic scaling, and polishing. -
An analysis of response changes on objective test questions
(Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, 1985-05)Response changes of two classes of 30 dental hygiene students each were tabulated on multiple-choice questions on quizzes, midterms, and final examinations. Response changes were classified as wrong to right, right to ... -
Survey of ethnicity and academic preparation of faculty in dental hygiene programs
(American Dental Hygienists' Association, 1994-07)The purpose of this study was to determine numbers of minority faculty in dental hygiene programs and to examine the academic preparation of faculty members who are dental hygienists. -
Effects of tartar-control dentifrice on tooth sensitivity: a pilot study
(American Dental Hygienists' Association, 1997-05)The purpose of this three-week, double-blind pilot study was to assess the effects of a tartar-control dentifrice on tooth sensitivity. -
Effects of subgingival irrigation with chlorhexidine on the periodontal status of patients with HA-coated integral dental implants
(Quintessence Publishing, 1994-03)The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of chlorhexidine irrigation on the periodontal status of patients with HA-coated dental implants as measured by clinical, microbiological, and immunological measures. ... -
Practicing dental hygienists' perceptions about the bachelor of science in dental hygiene and the oral health practitioner
(American Dental Education Association, 2009-10)No research data are available about practicing dental hygienists' opinions regarding the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (B.S.D.H.) and the oral health practitioner (OHP), a new professional category in dental ... -
Integration of an oral health curriculum into a physician assistant program
(Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, 2011)The purpose of the study was twofold: to evaluate the implementation of an oral health curriculum to physician assistant (PA) students through interdisciplinary education with dental hygiene faculty; and identify which ... -
Access and attitudes toward oral health care among Hispanics in Wichita, Kansas
(American Dental Hygienists' Association, 2003)The purpose of this pilot study was to obtain information on access to care and attitudes toward oral health among the Hispanic population in Wichita, Kansas.
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