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Technology-Dependent Pedagogical Process Redesign: Leveraging Lean Methods, Kimberly Deranek, Steven B. Kramer, Sharon C. Siegel

HCBE Faculty Articles

Purpose

This research compared the efficacy of process outcomes leveraging lean methods versus traditional pedagogy applied to dental education dependent on emerging technology. The pedagogical objective was to improve system efficiency without compromising traditional outcomes of effectiveness (quality).

Design/methodology/approach

The research team tested the efficacy of a lean A3 framework to identify, remove waste and redesign a technology-dependent simulation laboratory course (CAD/CAM/IR Restorative Dentistry). Students were also sensitized to time-in-chair to introduce a stronger patient focus. Baseline data collected from a control group were statistically compared to the research group's data after the course redesign. In addition, course time allocations …

Filling The Gap: Assessing Moral Permissibility Of Rejections In Dental Practices And Promoting Pro Bono Dental Work Through A Non-Profit Organization, Min Son

Richard T. Schellhase Essay Prize in Ethics

While the level of urgency in dentistry cannot compare to that in an emergency room, oral healthcare is a crucial part of overall health. Poor oral health can lead to systemic health conditions, such as heart and respiratory diseases, oral cancer, and diabetes. Therefore, the solution to health disparities may lie in addressing oral health disparities first. Nonetheless, most dentists are business owners of their own dental practices. Hence, they work in between business and patient care, sometimes facing associated conflicts. But they are obligated to make ethical decisions when the values between the two fields clash. The dental community …

Ethics Of Dental Marketing, Min Son

Philosophy and Religious Studies Presentations

While dentistry does not deal with immediate life and death situations like the mainstream medicine, preserving oral health is crucial to protect the people’s overall health. Then, is dental marketing morally impermissible because it is selling people’s opportunity for good health? It is important to note that skills and knowledge of dentists are not the only “products” sold from dental offices, and not all products are related to basic healthcare needs. For example, consider teeth whitening services. While whitening teeth may be necessary to better one’s self-esteem and improve one’s social life, it is not a basic healthcare need—whiter teeth …

Ada News Letter - 03/08/1971, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 02/22/1971, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 02/08/1971, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 01/25/1971, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 01/11/1971, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 12/14/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 11/30/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 11/17/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 11/02/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 10/19/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 10/05/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 09/21/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 09/07/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 08/24/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 08/10/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 07/27/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 07/13/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 06/22/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 06/08/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 05/25/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 05/11/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 04/27/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 04/13/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 03/30/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 03/16/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 03/02/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971

Ada News Letter - 02/16/1970, American Dental Association

ADA News Letter

A newsletter published monthly to provide current information to officers of state and local dental societies on American Dental Association activities, 1948-1971