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Unlocking The Power Of Experiential Learning: Student Reported Changes Following Combined Nicu Instruction, Megan M. Black, Natalie A. Perkins, Valerie F. Mcdaniel

Pacific Journal of Health

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the impact of in-person observation, in conjunction with didactic lectures, on students' perceived knowledge of speech-language pathology's (SLP) role and the roles of other healthcare professionals within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Method: Data for this study were initially collected for educational purposes and were later retrospectively analyzed with Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. Ten participants who met the inclusion criteria underwent a didactic lecture on SLPs in the NICU followed by observing an SLP in action at a local NICU. Participants completed multiple surveys, allowing for a comparison of their perceived knowledge …

Insight - Spring 2024, Dugoni School Of Dentistry

Insight

Welcome to the spring issue of Insight, a newsletter celebrating the accomplishments of our community of scholars. We aim to spotlight insights from people at the Dugoni School working in all areas of scholarship, including clinical or biomedical research, the scholarship of teaching and learning, improvement of the health care system, and professional partnerships that advance the field.

Research Update - March 2024, Office Of Research

Research Update

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Rapid Direct Wax Up For Provisional Crown Fabrication, Debra A. Woo Dds, Ma, Chi Tran

Pacific Journal of Health

While there are numerous choices for provisionalization, this technique is advantageous when a patient presents with an immediate need for temporization and there is limited time in the schedule for both the patient and provider. Providing an efficient solution using readily available materials that address the esthetics, function and reduction of sensitivity until the patient can be appointed for definitive treatment is illustrated.

Zeitlin’S Top 200 Dental Deckades (January 2024), Benjamin D. Zeitlin

Pacific Open Texts

Pharmacology courses in any institution are information intensive with a constant, high volume of new material. With that in mind, the standards that the American Dental Education Association set for Pharmacology include that: “the student must identify the influences drugs taken for non-dental purposes may have on a proposed treatment (…) and the student must recognize therapeutic agents used in the routine practice of clinical dentistry.” This requires that students at a minimum, recognize common drugs and know their major implications for dental therapy.

This learning tool has been created to address the drug recognition aspect of that standard.

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The Effect Of Covid-19 On Antibiotic Resistance, Debra A. Woo Dds, Ma, Karen A. Schulze Dds, Phd, Mali K. Mcguire Dds, Ms

Pacific Journal of Health

Over three years have passed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. During these times we have experienced significant changes in all areas of our life. In healthcare, more attention was focused on COVID-19 than other concerns. An unexpected consequence of the pandemic was a silent progression of an increased spread of multi-resistant pathogens. While antibiotic use during the pandemic varied across healthcare settings, antibiotics were prescribed for COVID-19 patients, even though antibiotics are known not to be effective against viruses.¹ In dentistry, antibiotics were prescribed to prevent potential dental infections, since many dental offices were not open. Antimicrobial …

Insight - Fall 2023, Dugoni School Of Dentistry

Insight

Welcome to the fall 2023 issue of Insight, a newsletter celebrating the accomplishments of our community of scholars. We aim to spotlight insights from people at the Dugoni School working in all areas of scholarship, including clinical or biomedical research, the scholarship of teaching and learning, improvement of the health care system, and professional partnerships that advance the field.

Doctor Of Physical Therapy Students’ Experience With Microaggressions In The Clinic: A Call To Action, Jocelin T. Friedman, Todd E. Davenport

Pacific Journal of Health

As Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students fulfill off-campus clinical experience requirements at healthcare institutions, they are mentored by clinical instructors who are employees of said healthcare institutions. Clinical instructors, patients, or other staff members there may commit microaggressions against physical therapy students with varying subject matters, intentions, and effects on the students. Microaggressions are brief verbal humiliations which may or may not be intentional, but nonetheless convey derogatory slights or insults towards a target group. This article explores DPT students’ real-life experiences with microaggressions within the clinical education realm and the challenges a Director of Clinical Education faced in …

What We Know About School-Based Health Centers: Literature On Outcomes, Cost Impact, Implementation, And Sustainability, Michelle R. Coble, Valerie F. Mcdaniel

Pacific Journal of Health

Many children lack access to adequate healthcare in the United States. School Based Health Centers (SBHC) are a useful resource for accessing those needed services. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the available research for the strengths of SBHCs with improving health outcomes and health equity, cost impact of SBHCs, and best practices for implementing and sustaining an SBHC. The focus of this study was on reviewing the current literature on the impact of SBHCs on improving health equity, health outcomes, cost impact, and to establish best practices for implementing and sustaining an SBHC. Although the current literature …

A Preventative Approach To Musculoskeletal Hand Injuries For First Year Dental Students, Ellyette Lara

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

No abstract provided.

Introduction To Health Sciences, Karinne A. Osumi

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

No abstract provided.

2023/2024 University Of The Pacific Stockton General Catalog, University Of The Pacific

Catalogue, Bulletin, Catalog

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2023/2024 University Of The Pacific Sacramento Catalog, University Of The Pacific

Catalogue, Bulletin, Catalog

No abstract provided.

2023/2024 University Of The Pacific Graduate Catalog, University Of The Pacific

Catalogue, Bulletin, Catalog

No abstract provided.

2023/2024 University Of The Pacific San Francisco Catalog, University Of The Pacific

Catalogue, Bulletin, Catalog

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Benerd Review - June 2023, Benerd College

Benerd Review

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Zirconia Vs Pfm For Long Span Fpds, Aayushma Hamal, Hajira Virk, Varun Sehgal, Priya Prasannakumar, Patrick Pansoy

Excellence Day

To compare distinct characteristics of the restorative materials i.e., Zirconia and PFM for long-span FPDs.

Polymer Chemistry Of Dental Adhesives, Alia Rubaie

Excellence Day

Dental adhesives are water soluble, non-toxic materials that bind composite resins to dentin and enamel. Adhesive systems are dependent on a polymerization process at the interface and require different moieties to prepare the substrate to effectively interact with the tooth surface. Due to their critical role in restorative procedures, many chemists are interested in strengthening the adhesive bond strength at the interface. The review paper I published in the Pacific Journal of Health covers the evolution of dental adhesive systems over time and provides an extensive overview of what components make up a dental adhesive system. Additionally, the article explores …

Orofacial Pain Classification Diagnostic Tool, Anglea Chen

Excellence Day

This diagnostic tool was created to assist dental professionals in diagnosing orofacial pain conditions including trigeminal neuralgias, neuropathic pain, and idiopathic pain. The goal is for practitioners of all experience levels to be able to quickly and accurately diagnose these conditions.

Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block In Pediatric Patients: Quantitative Assessment, Elisa Wang, Kelly Fong, Taylor Pearl, Sahar Rahnemabayat

Excellence Day

Pediatric inferior alveolar nerve block landmarks are poorly defined and quantitative assessments of their efficacy are unavailable. We assessed landmarks/planes employed in pediatric IA blocks, and a new landmark, to establish their value.

Literature Review: Gingival Retraction Systems For Indirect Restorations, Fotima Jaludi, Nurain Rehman, Priyanka Unnam, Jim Milani

Excellence Day

Fixed prosthodontics requires accurate impressions to record the finish lines, which is instrumental for the success of a single crown or fixed dental prosthesis. If the finish line is adjacent to or below the gingival margin, an adequate amount of gingival retraction is necessary to capture the impression that will help the lab in delivering a therapeutic, preventive, and esthetically stable restoration. This review discusses the different gingival retractions methods to achieve maximum hemostasis and retraction for successful indirect restorations.

Shear Bond Strength Of Chemically-Cured And Light-Cured Bulk Composites As Different Temperatures, George Ibrahim, Ryan Conlon

Excellence Day

The purpose of this study is to compare the shear-bond strength of a chemically-cured bulk composite and a light-cured bulk composite. The chemically-cured bulk composite was delivered at room temperature. The light-cured composite was delivered at room temperature and at 155 degrees Fahrenheit. The null hypothesis is that there is no difference among the three groups.

Gingival Crevicular Flow (Volume) As A Biomarker Of Orthodontic Tooth Movement, Harrison Truman, Nina Stevens, Tyler Starley

Excellence Day

Tooth movement is caused by the application of force. In short, applied force strains structures present in the PDL space – cells, ligaments, blood vessels. Cells in the PDL are damaged by extension and by diminished oxygen supply due to compression of blood vessels. Compounds released from damaged or dead cells trigger an innate inflammatory response. One of the biomarkers of that response is increased formation of extracellular fluid (edema), specifically gingival crevicular fluid (GCF). Our goal is to monitor changes of GCF flow during the orthodontic treatment with Invisalign.

Hazardous Noise Level Measured In A Dental Clinic: A Comprehensive Study, Isabella P. Gantman, Nico Scordakis, Samantha Rodriguez, Emily Bernard, Bina Surti, Karen A. Schulze, Fadi Najem, Joing Hu

Excellence Day

This project intends to determine the amount of long term noise exposure to dentists in the modern-day dental environment. By systematically conducting noise collection within a standard dental environment, the institution can identify ways to minimize the amount of noise within the dental environment. This will provide new instruments and or resources to dentists to mitigate the overall risk of dental health professionals in relation to hearing loss over time.

Screw Loosening In Cast-To-Ucla Abutment Versus Cad-Cam Abutment Design In Last Five Years: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Jasdeep Kaur Cheema, Steven Sadowsky

Excellence Day

In recent years, the use of screw retained implant supported prostheses has increased compared with cement-retained designs because of its biological advantages and retrievability. The UCLA castable abutment has been the mainstay for screw-retained porcelain fused to metal (PFM) implant crowns. It consists of a plastic cylinder that connects to the abutment which can be customized by waxing and casting using base or noble metal alloy. While PFM implant crowns using the UCLA abutment allows for minimal interocclusal space (5 mm) unlike other screw-retained designs, it has been linked to increase in mechanical complications such as screw loosening and screw …

Comparison Of Zirconia And Lithium Disilicate As A Restorative Material, Jemima Chatla, Urvi Sanghvi, Elham Shakeri

Excellence Day

Background: Zirconia and Lithium disilicate have been widely utilized in dental restorations for both partial and full coverage procedures, employing monolithic and layered methods. Objective: The aim of this literature review was to assess these materials and compare them based on various criteria, such as tooth preparation, bonding techniques, optical and mechanical properties, clinical performance, biocompatibility, marginal fit and adaptation. Additionally, this review also compared the clinical applications of these materials in different types of restorations including full and partial coverage restorations, implants, fixed partial dentures, and endocrowns.

Accuracy Of 3-D Automated Landmark Identification On Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, Joyce Choi, Jake Nealon

Excellence Day

To evaluate the accuracy of a fully automated landmark identification (ALI) system as a tool for automatic landmark location compared with human judges. Materials and

Traditional Vs Resin Cements For Indirect Restorations, Parveena Ganesh, Dhruvesh Gupta, Parveen Poliki, Tanvir Singh

Excellence Day

Indirect restorations, such as inlays, onlays, crowns, and bridges, require a reliable cementation method to ensure long-term success. Aim of this literature is to compare various cementation options that are available, advantages and disadvantages of different materials using conventional cementation or adhesive cementation .Also this discusses the rationale in selecting the choice and techniques in different clinical situations. In conclusion, both traditional and resin cements have their advantages and disadvantages for indirect restoration cementation. The choice of cement type depends on the clinical situation and the preferences of the clinician. Traditional cements may be preferred in situations where high bond …

Replacement Of Missing Teeth: Fpd Vs Implants Vs Removable Prostheses, Pooja Bashyal, Andrew Lee, Maninder Singh

Excellence Day

This literature review strives to understand different treatment modalities for replacing missing teeth, specifically, considerations for choosing between implants, bridges, and removable dentures.

Treatment Of Deep Bite Using Clear Aligner Therapy, Robert Zhou, Mahban Zarei

Excellence Day

Background: Deep bite is a type of malocclusion that can lead to problems with bite, mastication, speech, and has the potential to damage teeth and gums. While conventional orthodontic treatments have been shown to be effective in addressing this condition, the use of clear aligners for this purpose has not been fully explored in the current scientific literature. Objective: The objective of this retrospective longitudinal study is to evaluate the treatment effects of clear aligners in patients with deep bite malocclusion by examining the dental and skeletal changes between the initial and final treatment time points. Our null hypothesis states …