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The Miller Object Visualization Test as a Prognostic Aid in Dental Education
… of these measures to success in those areas of dental education that involve largely motor skills, such as those found in the dental technique laboratory and in the operative dental clinic. It might be well to indicate, at this time, that the present study was intended to be essentially …
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The need for and the use of three dimensional simulation in dental education
… relating to three-dimension (3D) and education, the need for this technology, its usability and educational impact are not clear for dental education with the exception of haptics. The first stage of this doctoral research used a mixed method to examine key stakeholders’ views about …
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Evaluation of faculty perceptions of online dental education in the Kuwait University Faculty of Dentistry
… has become a recognized method for delivering educational content in numerous institutions of higher education. Despite the prevalence of this new method of education and training, few studies have been performed regarding online learning in the field of dental education. This research …
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Present and future challenges for e-learning in dentistry
… the potential and challenges for e-learning in dental education using a case-study approach. The University of Birmingham, School of dentistry, e-learning platform “e-course”, was assessed at four stages. The attitudes of third year dental students towards an online orthodontic e-course were …
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The use of situational judgment tests in admission to higher education: validity and coaching effects
Medical and dental education in Europe face enormous challenges. Admission is one of them. The number of candidates in both these educations often exceeds the available places. This dissertation provides a first look at the use of a fairly new selection tool in admission procedures for medical and …
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Pre-doctoral implant dentistry education: Trends, issues, and perspectives
… option for replacing missing teeth. Implant education at the pre-doctoral level has been implemented in most parts of the world and is currently perceived as a fundamental discipline in dental education. Dental graduates today are expected to have knowledge and possess skills at the …
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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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Mindfulness and Anxiety Among First Year Dental Students
… transitioning to the rigors of a four-year dental education program at a private midwestern university often self-identify as experiencing anxiety to a point at which their performance academically and personally is felt to be hindered. A survey designed to measure anxiety confirmed elevated …
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Building a Foundation for Interprofessional-Education (IPE) Between Dietetic Students and Dental Hygiene Students at East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
<p>Nutrition education is an integral part of dental education as well as a variety of other healthcare professions<sup>1</sup>, but interprofessional education (IPE) between the fields of dietetics and dental hygiene is limited. The purpose of this pilot study was to define areas of opportunity to …
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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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The experience of dental students on their transition from preclinical to clinical training at an Irish dental school and curriculum measures to ease the transition
Introduction In undergraduate dental education, there are significant learning landmarks. Prominent among these is the student transition from the preclinical to the clinical phase of their learning journey. This transition is significant and often challenging but has not been widely interrogated …
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Implementation of a communication skills module at the University of Washington School of Dentistry: pilot study
<p>The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) recognize a need for health care professionals to demonstrate proficiency in interpersonal communication. This pilot study investigated the implementation of a communication skills module for …
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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 …
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Oral education for nursing home staff: minimum data set 3.0
<p>"This research study is based on an educational module presented to nursing home staff addressing assessment criteria of the Minimum Data Set 3.0 (MDS) dental section, a tool used by staff to evaluate residents' overall health. Relationships were tested between educating nursing home staff on …
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Oral Health Needs Assessment of an Inner-City Homeless Population and Follow-up of Dental Referrals
… The University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Dental Medicine (SODM) routinely recruits dental students and faculty volunteers to conduct no-cost dental health screenings for transient residents at South Park Inn Homeless Shelter in Hartford, CT. Once screened, patients are referred to UConn or …
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The Outcomes of an Innovative Hybrid Pre-dental Admission Enhancement Program among Underrepresented Minority and Disadvantaged Students
This study examined the outcomes of a hybrid pre-dental admission enhancement program (AEP) with regard to the Dental Admissions Test (DAT) scores, admission rates, and satisfaction among underrepresented and/or disadvantaged students at the University of Missouri, School of Dentistry (UMKC SOD). …
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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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The association between learning preferences and preferred methods of assessment of dental students
… concerning a possible relationship between how dental students prefer to take in and communicate new information and how they prefer to be assessed. Though there are numerous references in the literature regarding the learning styles of students there are also references to the inaccuracy of …
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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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Walking the tightrope: a case study of a consultancy.
… in the specialist field of medical and dental education.
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