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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Dental schools"”.
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Assessment of predoctoral orthodontic education amongst U.S. dental schools : a pilot study
This study examined which dental school factors, such as the presence of an orthodontic residency, influence the contents of predoctoral orthodontic curricula. A 19-question survey, approved by the UMKC IRB, was distributed to the Associate Deans of Academic Affairs of 67 accredited dental schools …
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Exploring Fairness and Opportunity in the Admissions Process of Canadian Dental Schools
… challenges and implicit bias during the den-tal schools’ admission/selection process – which perpetuates the disparities. This dissertation want-ed to explore the fairness and opportunities for people who have been prevented from studying dentistry – more specifically, the link between …
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CBCT Perceptions of Radiology Leaders in the Midwest Dental Schools: A Qualitative Study
… of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in dental education is hindered by a lack of formal training among radiology leaders, insufficient institutional support, and financial constraints. Despite the proven efficacy of CBCT in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning, its …
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Determining competence in prosthodontics in undergraduate dental school programmes: an international study
… explore the perspectives and opinions of senior dental academics that did not reach consensus using the Delphi method. Chapter 9 contains a systematic review synthesising the response rates in dental literature of questionnaire-base studies. Finally, a brief conclusion of the thesis was presented …
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Evaluation of Current Knowledge of Genetics Among Dental Students, Residents and Dental Hygiene Students
… settings. To provide personalized patient care, dental health professionals must have a greater understanding of genetics. The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) credentials all dental schools in the United States and currently does not mandate genetics training for official approval of …
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Working postures in dental practitioners and dental students: relationships between posture, seating, and muscle activity
… compared with a conventional seat during common dental procedures with the dental students and practising dentists. The study was conducted with practising dentists across the West Midlands and the dental students in the School of Dentistry – University of Birmingham. The study is mainly divided …
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A survey of characteristics and attitudes of offices currently and previously participating in the APEX program
Changes in the external environment and the dental needs of the public have placed greater demands on dental schools to graduate dentists better prepared to enter dental practice. New disease patterns, an aging population, and technological advancements, as well as, rising tuition and a decline in …
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Career choices for foreign-educated dentists
… and retaining strong faculty members in dental schools have long been challenges in the United States. Faced with an emerging crisis in the availability and quality of dental educators, many researchers have focused on analyzing data and trends related to this subject. Even though there …
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German and Austrian refugee dentists : the response of the British authorities 1933-1945
The dental émigrés who chose to leave Germany and Austria between 1932 and 1939 were required to make that decision after being deprived of their livelihoods and their economic and social existences, and were ultimately in fear of their lives. The primitive statistics on dental disease in Britain …
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Eating disorders: their prevalence, complications, and role in oral health
… eating disorders can lead to an increase in dental caries, with some finding amplification and others finding no significant results. Parotid gland swelling is another side effect of eating disorders but this complication often recedes once the unhealthy behavior is halted. Most studies have …
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Academic Leadership in Advancement Activities: A Dimension of the Dean's Role in American Higher Education
… education with particular attention given to schools of dentistry. It focused on how American schools of dentistry may organize and manage their fund -raising programs to maximize voluntary financial support. With the prospect of declining support and rising costs, an aggressive and effective …
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Assessment of case-based integrated learning as a part of dental curriculum reform
… a growing call for change in the management of dental education programs, and, in response to this call, the faculty and staff at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry developed the Pacific Dental Helix Curriculum management model. The first major component of this …