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Improving Dental Students' Knowledge And Confidence In Treating Tobacco Use, Victoria Pierce

DNP Projects

Background: Tobacco use can lead to numerous chronic health conditions. Healthcare professionals in the dental field are in a unique position to broach this issue with patients. Research shows that dental students do not feel equipped to provide tobacco cessation care, citing lack of education on the subject among their top reasons for this.

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to evaluate changes in dental students’ knowledge and confidence related to treating tobacco use after participation in an educational intervention about the 5A’s, behavioral counseling, and first-line prescription medications.

Methods: This quality improvement initiative utilized a quasi-experimental survey design …

Dental Hygiene And Dental Assistant Students' Simulated Dvi Radiographic Match Accuracy: A Pilot Study, Samantha C. Vest, Brenda T. Bradshaw, Marsha A. Voelker, Ann M. Bruhn, Tara L. Newcomb, Sinjini Sikdar

Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications

Purpose Allied dental health care professionals have served on disaster victim identification (DVI) teams; however, the literature is void of statistical measures regarding transferable skills and disaster preparedness. The purpose of this study was to assess second year dental hygiene and dental assistant students’ match accuracy for simulated DVI radiographs and compare the match accuracy between the student groups.

Methods Five patient cases were chosen at random to retrospectively collect sets of digital bitewing radiographs from two time periods. The five retrospectively selected sets of images served as simulated antemortem (AM) and postmortem (PM) radiographs. A convenience sample of second …

Factors Influencing The Choice Of Toothpaste And Investigation Of Those Most Commercialized By Students In Settat, Morocco, Abdellatif Rahim, Wissal El Karfi, Lalla Asmaa Katir Masnaoui, Bouchra El Amiri, Abdel Khalid Essamadi

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: This study aimed to determine the factors influencing the choice of toothpaste by students in Settat (Morocco) and investigate the characteristics of those most commercialized in this region.

Methods: A close-ended questionnaire was developed and filled out. This was a cross-sectional study of 429 students who agreed to participate. Based on questionnaire data, the 15 most commercialized toothpaste by respondents were purchased, and their packaging was investigated.

Results: After analysis using Excel 2019, the results revealed that the major factors influencing the choice of toothpaste are brand 55%, family choice 48%, and media advertisements 40%. Moreover, …

Use Of A Simulated-Virtual Training Module To Improve Dental Hygiene Students' Self-Reported Knowledge, Attitudes, And Confidence In Providing Care To Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study, Kimberly F. Cenzon, Ann M. Bruhn, Denise M. Claiborne, Jonna L. Bobzien

Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications

Purpose: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder affecting an individual's ability to communicate, interact, behave, and learn. The purpose of this study was to determine knowledge, attitudes, and confidence of dental hygiene students in providing care to children with ASD as a mechanism for evaluating dental hygiene curricula for patients with special needs.

Methods: A simulated-virtual training (SVT) intervention was developed as an interactive approach for educating dental hygiene students on providing care to a child patient with ASD. The SVT intervention consisted of a scenario in which the clinician "interacted" with a child with ASD who was …

Flowcharts Improve Periodontal Diagnosis By Dental And Dental Hygiene Students, Karo Parsegian, Srinivas Ayilavarapu, Tulsi Patel, Harold A Henson, Nikola Angelov

Journal Articles

BACKGROUND: In 2017, the American Academy of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology updated the classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions. The goal of the present crossover study was to develop straightforward, illustrative flowcharts and determine their impact on the accuracy and speed of diagnosing periodontal conditions by predoctoral dental students (DS) and dental hygiene students (DHS).

METHODS: Two flowcharts (a decision-tree flowchart and one based on the periodontal disease/condition entity) were developed using updated diagnostic determinants proposed by the 2017 classification. A total of 26 second-, third-, and fourth-year DS (DS2, DS3, and DS4, respectively) and …

Innovative Collaborative Service-Learning Experience Among Dental Hygiene And Nurse Practitioner Students: A Pediatric Oral Health Pilot Study, Denise M. Claiborne, Rebecca Poston, Ahlam Joufi

Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications

Purpose: Preventive oral health behaviors are essential for children during early stages of development. The purpose of this study was to pilot an innovative, collaborative service-learning (ICSL) experience for dental hygiene (DH) and primary care nurse practitioner (NP) students to address pediatric oral health.

Methods: A convenience sample of DH and NP students (n=12) participated in the development, planning and delivery of an ICSL activity focusing on pediatric oral health to 44 pre-school aged children. A learning management system was used for the communicating, planning and evaluating the ICSL activity. The interprofessional socialization of the participants was measured using the …

Educational Outcomes Of Small-Group Discussion Versus Traditional Lecture Format In Dental Students' Learning And Skills Acquisition., Ana Arias, Raymond Scott, Ove A. Peters, Elizabeth Mcclain, Alan H. Gluskin

Ove Peters

The aim of this prospective quantitative study was to compare the effect of different instructional formats on dental students' skills and knowledge acquisition for access cavity preparation. All first-year dental students were invited to participate in this study conducted during the four consecutive two-week endodontic rotation courses at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in spring semester 2015. Four alphabetically distributed intact groups of students were randomly allocated to two groups (n=70 each) that participated in either small-group discussion or a traditional lecture on access preparation. The first outcome measure was skill acquisition, measured by …

Educational Outcomes Of Small-Group Discussion Versus Traditional Lecture Format In Dental Students' Learning And Skills Acquisition., Ana Arias, Raymond Scott, Ove A. Peters, Elizabeth Mcclain, Alan H. Gluskin

All Dugoni School of Dentistry Faculty Articles

The aim of this prospective quantitative study was to compare the effect of different instructional formats on dental students' skills and knowledge acquisition for access cavity preparation. All first-year dental students were invited to participate in this study conducted during the four consecutive two-week endodontic rotation courses at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in spring semester 2015. Four alphabetically distributed intact groups of students were randomly allocated to two groups (n=70 each) that participated in either small-group discussion or a traditional lecture on access preparation. The first outcome measure was skill acquisition, measured by …

Social Media In The Dental School Environment, Part B: Curricular Considerations, Heiko Spallek, Sharon P. Turner, Evelyn Donate-Bartfield, David Chambers, Maureen Mcandrew, Pamela Zarkowski, Nadeem Karimbux

Oral Health Practice Faculty Publications

The goal of this article is to describe the broad curricular constructs surrounding teaching and learning about social media in dental education. This analysis takes into account timing, development, and assessment of the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors needed to effectively use social media tools as a contemporary dentist. Three developmental stages in a student's path to becoming a competent professional are described: from undergraduate to dental student, from the classroom and preclinical simulation laboratory to the clinical setting, and from dental student to licensed practitioner. Considerations for developing the dental curriculum and suggestions for effective instruction at each stage …

Social Media In The Dental School Environment, Part A: Benefits, Challenges, And Recommendations For Use, Heiko Spallek, Sharon P. Turner, Evelyn Donate-Bartfield, David Chambers, Maureen Mcandrew, Pamela Zarkowski, Nadeem Karimbux

Oral Health Practice Faculty Publications

Social media consist of powerful tools that impact not only communication but relationships among people, thus posing an inherent challenge to the traditional standards of who we are as dental educators and what we can expect of each other. This article examines how the world of social media has changed dental education. Its goal is to outline the complex issues that social media use presents for academic dental institutions and to examine these issues from personal, professional, and legal perspectives. After providing an update on social media, the article considers the advantages and risks associated with the use of social …

On The Symbolism Of The White Coat, David A. Nash

Oral Health Science Faculty Publications

The white coat ceremony has become an academic ritual in the health professions: a ceremony that signals a transformation of status from ordinary student to that of one studying to become a health professional. While donning the white coat is a sign of a changed role, the white coat is also a powerful symbol of transformation. White is a symbol of purity, and the white coat symbolizes the purity of purpose being affirmed in becoming a health professional. Dentistry is afforded the status of a learned profession as a result of the power dentists possess over patients seeking care; this …

Use Of Social Media In Dental Schools: Pluses, Perils, And Pitfalls From A Legal Perspective, Joseph W. Parkinson, Sharon P. Turner

Oral Health Practice Faculty Publications

One of the ways dental education is changing the way it is preparing the next generation of learners is through efficient utilization of interactive social media. Social media, which facilitates interaction and sharing of new ideas, is being utilized to educate students, residents, and faculty. Unfortunately, as with most improvements in technology, there are growing pains. Faculty, student, and patient interaction on social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, can lead to inappropriate or embarrassing situations. Striking the appropriate balance between free speech rights of students and faculty and the need for colleges and universities to have efficient operations …

Awareness And Beliefs Regarding Intimate Partner Violence Among First-Year Dental Students, Rhonda J. Everett, Karl Kingsley, Christina A. Demopoulos, Edward E. Herschaft, Christine Lamun, Sheniz Moonie, Timothy J. Bungum, Michelle Chino

Environmental & Occupational Health Faculty Publications

Intimate partner violence (IPV) may affect one to four million individuals per year in the United States, with women accounting for the majority of both reported and unreported cases. Dental professionals are in a unique position to identify many types of IPV because injuries to the head and neck may be indicators or predictors of IPV abuse. Fewer than half of dental programs surveyed have reported having IPV-specific curricula, and most dental students surveyed have reported having little experience or training to recognize IPV. Based on this information, this pilot study sought to assess the awareness and beliefs regarding IPV …

The First 40 Years: Building A Dental Hygiene Program, Carol Jones

MSU Authors Collection

Celebrating 40 years of trendsetting dental hygiene education at Minnesota State Mankato.

Ua1c11/47 Wku Dental Hygiene Photo Collection, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Photographs of WKU dental hygiene graduates removed from Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association scrapbooks as well as class composites.

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2002, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 2002 dental hygiene class: Dvonne Yates, Amy Haynes, Jessica Kennedy, Laura Page, Leigh Sartin, Jennifer Lockhart, Jennifer Kessler, Candace Yates, Jennifer Gentry, Natalie Tucker, Amanda Holley, Julee Wimpee, Tiffanee Srygler, Michelle Jones, Heather Bolin, Cyndi Anderson, Jennifer Alley, Shannon Brewer, Kathy Guffey, Jackie Hankins, Amanda Jones and Katie Cassetty.

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2001, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 2001 dental hygiene class: Amy Wilson, Tia Spidel, Dianne Embry, Emily Stephens, Emily Casteel, Dustin Harper, Jenna Bearden, Christie Coomes, Jennifer Leech, Rebecca Lorenz, Daniel Simon, Stephanie Thomas, Melody White, Sally Whittaker, Brook Wigginton, Megan Moore, Jennifer Roach, Susan Cunningham, Riki Holzwarth, Virginia Samson, Melissa Pirtle, Alison Reichel, Beth Nickens, Mary Simon and Emily Stephens.

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2000, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 2000 dental hygiene class: Emily Cook, Holly Cothron, Rhonda Craven, Belinda Curtis, Laura Hill, Amy Hiser, Charlene Pierce, Julie Ploetz, Anne Brady, Julie Lane, Hanna Winegar, Laura Greenwell, Tracey Surina, Nicole Franklin, Shannon Johnson, Hannah Dugger, DeVanna Garland, Tonya Joiner, Amy McCarty, Tracey Vanhook and Carmi Thompson.

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1999, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 1999 dental hygiene class: Jondra Shadowen, Sandy Birchwell, Diane Akin, Abby Feltner, LeAnne Henry, Sherry McCaskey, Cindy Reed, Angela Witt, Jodi Wood, Denise Simmons, Shannon Moss, Christy Hooper, Mary Freeman, Kelly Day, Amy Adams, Rachael Marshall, Tammie Lindsey, Christine Hood, Kristy Harper, Stacy Trowbridge, Cindy Smith, Heather Lawson, and Angela Stephens.

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1998, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 1998 dental hygiene class: Courtney Buchanon, Karen Maddox, Ellen Bailey, Lana McDonald, Robyn Ledbetter, Victoria Riley, Wendy Grant, Robyn Alsup, Jennifer Lewis, Yvette Glazer, Anita White, Kim Peacher, Matthew Clemons, Kimberly Payne, Allison Carter, Melissa Haynes, Julie Forgie, Rhonda Raymer, Janet Offutt, Vanessa Petty, Kristi Myers-Elwood, Jamie Sandidge-Metheny, Amy Shartzer and Gina Lehman.

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1997, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 1997 dental hygiene class: Stacy Lumsford, Kathy Cox, Paula Carrignton, Leigh Mattingly, Mandy Hobbs-Thomasson, Beth Casey, Emily DeLange, Melanie Alford, Sheridan Herron, Penny Reece, Natalie Thomson, Ricky Moreland, Tricia Presson, Amy Coomer, Michelle Cornwell, Jacqui Durbin, Janet Everett, Melissa Keith, Sharlee McDaniel, Robyn Hood, Nicole Mills and Gina Miller.

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1996, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 1996 dental hygiene class: Michelle Johnstone, Kimberly Craig, Sharon Keen, Jennifer Clardy, Danielle Hughes, Kerry Stockman, Kenya Holland, Elsie Cambron, Kendra Thrasher, Jamie Lyle, William Kail, Amanda Freeman, Angela Hatcher, Susan George, Bambi Hall, Mellissa Brown, Kimberly Jarboe, Deborah Gilbert, Janet Herbek, Tiffany Ramaswamy, Carla Gantz, Holly Zinsmeister, Kasey Goodman and Michelle Powers.

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1995, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 1995 dental hygiene class: Leslie Abel, Airin Augsburg, Mari Byers, Laura Espy, Melinda Hamilton, Kristi Sanders, Judith Spidel, Lisa Logsdon, Jodi McCluskey, Angie Strode, Alice Mitchell, Gayle Mullins, Sonya Prater, Kimberly Tennison, Amy Thompson, Christy Vernon, Mary Walden, Carrie Reels, Marcia Ford, Angela Chase, Valerie Burrer, Angela Brown, Laura Blanton and Rachel Aulridge.

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1993, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 1993 dental hygiene class: Tina Sanford, Jennifer Peck, Lisa Hawthorne, Wendl Brooks, Stacey Carter, Sherrie Smith, Melinda Simmons, Shana Snodgrass, Janet Redmond, Ashley Marcin, Wanda Jones, Theresa Glenn, Stacy Escue, Lea Brown, Melba Harris and Rhonda Casteel.

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1992, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 1992 dental hygiene class: Mary Riley, Tracy Ross, Rebecca Loge, Tracy O'Steen, Angela Compton, Aimee Ingram, Dana Lokey, Lang Taing, Melissa Taylor, Amy Watkins, Carey Woosnam, Jacqueline Parker, Angela Reece, Stefanie Howell, Susan Stephenson, Sandy Meador and Kelly Boyd.

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1991, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 1991 dental hygiene class: Lori Davis, Kerrie Burgess, Pamela Harris, Shannon Riley, Pamela Cromwell, Teresa Shown, June Brown, Dana Brewington, Toshia Smith, Cheryl Obermiller, Claudette Langford, Christy Luckett, Stacy Everett, Ginger Futrell, Sherry Averitt, Janice Baysinger and Leslie Southard.

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1990, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 1990 dental hygiene class: Christine Durbin, Ashlie Johnson, Denise Logan, Karen Powell, Lisa Eubanks, Danette Gawarecki, Michelle Simpson, Beth Decker, Tammy Cundiff, Jennifer Neireiter, Jennifer Brown, Melissa Ferren, Elecia Gillespie, Vicki Lynch, Donna Brasher, Candice Hander, Kimberleigh Kuil, Anissa Carnal and Tracy Russell.

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Clss Of 1989, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 1989 dental hygiene class: Ramona Sweeney, Lynn Stewart, Amy Harris, Susan Gregory, Rhonda Williams, Stephanie Calihan, June Harbison, Rhonda Sidebottom, Lesa Carlin, Jenny Bucklin, Jennifer Cundiff, Kimberly Taylor, Marie Burnett and Gena Webb.

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1988, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 1988 dental hygiene class: Karen Fentress, Sherry Whobrey, Cyndi Britt, Dawn White, Anna Williamson, Mindy Blandford, Michelle Graham, Paula Wilkerson, Teresa House, Lisa Brown, Kim Karthen, Jennifer Fenwick, Kimberly Daughtry and Tyra White.

The Effect Of Feedback On Student Use Of Interpersonal Communication Skills., David G. Dunning, Brian M. Lange

Journal Articles: College of Dentistry

No abstract provided.