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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"Dental Public Health and Education"”.
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Clinicians' views on periodontal coding
<p>"Recommendations to alter the current dental coding system maintained by the American Dental Association (ADA) have been suggested by American Dental Education Association (ADEA), the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA), and explored in various dental education and public health …
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Efficacy of Brushing with Probiotics for the Reduction of Gingivitis
… Lactobacillus reuteri on plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation. This study included 34 healthy adult subjects, ages 18-65, exhibiting gingivitis. Participants were asked to participate in a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study testing whether brushing with L. reuteri …
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Digital scan to enhance patient education
… improves a patient’s communication self-efficacy and risk-literacy concerning their periodontal disease status.</p> <p>Methods: This study used a parallel experimental research design and collected quantitative data through a pre-test and two post-tests for both groups. The Ask, Understand, …
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A Survey of Dental Hygiene Program Directors: Curriculum Development and Implementation for the Dental Hygiene-Based Dental Therapist
… This study used a survey of program directors and program chairs to analyze relationships related to curriculum development for a dental hygiene-based dental therapist and the question of how external variables affect allied health workforce development and implementation.</p> <p>Methods: A …
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Preparing student dental hygienists in care of persons of developmental disabilities using a virtual patient module
… virtual patient (VP) module increased dental hygiene students’ knowledge in caring for individuals with developmental disability (DD) and if participation in an interactive, VP module would impact dental hygiene students’ perception of difficulty in caring for individuals with DD.</p> …
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Oral health care training for caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities
… This study explored the impact of an oral health care training program on caregivers’ knowledge of the oral-systemic link and confidence in the provision of oral health care for individuals with DD.</p> <p>Methods: This study used a mixed-methods design with a convenience sample comprised …
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Using motivational interviewing and technology to increase confidence in nutritional counseling among dental hygienists: a thesis
… shows definite connections between food choices and caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancer. Dental hygienists have the unique opportunity to educate patients on how nutrition can improve oral health. Dental hygiene students are introduced to these concepts but struggle to gain confidence to …
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Perceptions and Attitudes of Healthcare Students Towards Marijuana
<p>Perceptions of marijuana were studied in healthcare students at EWU. It was found that most students had an average self-reported knowledge of marijuana use. Marijuana comes in several forms such as, edibles, smoked, patches, and lotions. With its recent legalization in Washington State, sales …
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The lasting impact of Intraprofessional Education between dentists and dental hygienists
<p>Purpose: The Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE) program at the University of Washington (UW) allows first year dental students to take courses with Eastern Washington University dental hygiene (DH) students. This study was conducted to see if the RIDE program is effective as an …
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Effectiveness of an educational intervention based on health belief model to promote mouth self-examination among active-duty military personnel
… mouth self-examination in detecting oral lesions and seeking professional medical help in the early stages. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention based on a health belief model to promote mouth self-examination among active-duty military personnel …
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Oral Health Care Services Available to Mentally Retarded Individuals in Public Residential Facilities
… persons to receive comprehensive health care, including dentistry, has led to increased legislation in favor of handicapped individuals including the mentally retarded. Mentally retarded persons have a right to adequate health care, education, training rehabilitiation, and guidance …
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Oral Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Qatari People
… this descriptive study was to determine the oral health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of Qatari people. The convenience sample consisted of 859 Qatari people between the ages of 18-72 from Hamad Medical Corporation Dental Department,</p> <p>Public Dental Health Care Centres, University of …
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Screening the Safety Net
… Screening programs set up for children and elderly have proven to be effective in triaging need, prioritizing care, and maximizing resources. These programs do not currently exist for working uninsured adults. Research was initiated to answer the question: Does the screening process …
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Determining the Level of Patient Satisfaction in a Dental Hygiene Setting.
… patients' level of satisfaction in academic dental hygiene settings. This patient satisfaction study analyzed the level of patient satisfaction with the dental hygiene clinic at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN. The purpose of the study was to determine if there was a …
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Exploring student-led interprofessional education through a community service project
… effectiveness of a student-led interprofessional education (IPE) workshop in improving student attitudes and perceptions toward IPE. Students from four health science programs including Dental Hygiene, Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech and Hearing, Health Services Administration and …
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Using Modeling and Simulation to Improve Oral Health Services Delivery in Hampton Roads, Virginia
… the system performance in delivering oral health services in a public health district based on the Conceptual Framework to Measure Performance of the Public Health System (PHS). Using modeling and simulation, a predictive model based on the conceptual framework dimensions: mission, …
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Does an oral health education program increase oral health literacy and access to dental care in a refugee population?
<p>"Purpose: To assess oral health literacy (OHL) of refugees in St. Louis, Missouri and evaluate the effect of an oral health education program on OHL and oral health perceptions. Methods: The three-phase non-experimental quantitative research included a group of 52 refugees : implementation of an …
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Predictors of Academic Success for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and the Southern Regional Testing Agency Clinical Exam
… for conducting this study was to investigate and describe the relationship between applicant criteria for a dental hygiene program and subsequent outcomes on credentialing exams: the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam and the Southern Regional Testing Agency clinical exam. Because admission …
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Knowledge, Attitude and Behavioral Intention about Cancer of Oral Cavity and Pharynx among Public Health Students in Southeast Georgia
<p>Oral cancer is a significant public health problem; however, there is lack of awareness at community level regarding oral cancer. Considering the importance of public health education, which educates people regarding prevention of disease and promotion of health, public health professionals can …
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Oral Wellness: Using Occupational Therapy to Enhance Oral Hygiene Delivery in Long-Term Care
<p>Based on current literature, oral health in long-term care (LTC) facilities is frequently of low priority and does not follow evidence-based best practices. Poor oral health reduces the quality of life of older adult residents and patients and can lead to systemic diseases, such as …