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Mapping The Literature Of Dental Hygiene: An Update, Carol L. Watwood, Terry Dean Jul 2019

Mapping The Literature Of Dental Hygiene: An Update, Carol L. Watwood, Terry Dean

DLPS Faculty Publications

Objective: This study updates Haaland’s 1999 dental hygiene mapping study. By identifying core journals and estimating database coverage, it characterizes changes in dental hygiene research and aids librarians in collection development and user education.

Method: Cited references from a three-year (2015–2017) sample of core dental hygiene journals were collected, categorized into five formats, and analyzed by format and publication year according to Bradford’s Law of Scattering. CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE, and EMBASE were surveyed to determine the indexing coverage of cited journals.

Results: The number of cited journal titles increased from 389 in 1999 to 1,675 in 2018. Core Zone 1 …


The Implementation Of Alternative Pain Control Methods By Dental Hygienists, Alejandra Valadez Rodriguez Sep 2016

The Implementation Of Alternative Pain Control Methods By Dental Hygienists, Alejandra Valadez Rodriguez

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

As a dental hygienist, it is important to understand new concepts and techniques that can contribute to a more comfortable setting for patients who experience dental anxiety. Alternative pain control methods can assist in alleviating patient anxiety, therefore, providing a more efficient and relaxed clinical atmosphere for both patient and clinician. Some of the methods discussed are: guided imagery, deep breathing, muscle relaxation, hypnosis, acupressure, essential oil diffusion, audio distraction, and visual stimuli. After reviewing the literature the researcher found that dental anxiety affects patient compliance, their overall health, and willingness to attend regular dental visits. The purpose of this …


Chhs February 2014 E-Newsletter, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, Vashon S. Wells, Editor, College Of Health And Human Services, Western Kentucky University Feb 2014

Chhs February 2014 E-Newsletter, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, Vashon S. Wells, Editor, College Of Health And Human Services, Western Kentucky University

College of Health & Human Services Publications

No abstract provided.


Chhs March 2013 E-Newsletter, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, Vashon S. Wells, Editor, College Of Health And Human Services, Western Kentucky University Mar 2013

Chhs March 2013 E-Newsletter, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, Vashon S. Wells, Editor, College Of Health And Human Services, Western Kentucky University

College of Health & Human Services Publications

No abstract provided.


Impact Belize 2010 Executive Report, Ritchie D. Taylor, Jordan Norris, Molly Calico, Bernie Strenecky, Daniel Carter, Dawn Garrett Wright, Eve Main, Bonny Petty, Molly Kerby, Jill Norris Apr 2010

Impact Belize 2010 Executive Report, Ritchie D. Taylor, Jordan Norris, Molly Calico, Bernie Strenecky, Daniel Carter, Dawn Garrett Wright, Eve Main, Bonny Petty, Molly Kerby, Jill Norris

Impact Belize

No abstract provided.


College Of Health And Human Services International Service Learning Program: Gales Point, Belize, Jordan Norris, Carrierobin Menapace Apr 2009

College Of Health And Human Services International Service Learning Program: Gales Point, Belize, Jordan Norris, Carrierobin Menapace

Impact Belize

No abstract provided.


Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2008, Wku Dental Hygiene Jan 2008

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2008, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 2008 dental hygiene class: Michele Bacalan, historian; Kelli Morris, treasurer; Mollie Clark, vice president; Ahsley Hendrix, president; Andrea Wilder, secretary; Casey Bostick, SADHA representative; Ashli Slover, SADHA representative; Brandi Brainard, historian; Liz Gilliam, class representative; Mallory Pace, class representative; Catherine Black, Tina Foley, Page Hamilton, Kelly Huggins, Rachel Kaelin, Cheri Kimble, Megan Morgan, Bethany Oldham, Beth Phillips, Lauren Phillips, Emily Salyer, Kellye Tenpenny, Chelsea West and Courtney White.


Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2007, Wku Dental Hygiene Jan 2007

Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2007, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 2007 dental hygiene class: Lindsey Engler, historian; Kandess Thomas, secretary; Michelle Minton, vice president; Toynika Bailey, president; Vickie Froedge, treasurer; Kara Ford, SADA representative; Ashley Reed, historian; Alison Steele, class representative; Katie Crandall, class representative; Ricki Jo Fonfara, class representative; Kirby Mercer, Kasey Gabhart, Joie Gosser, Kristin Davis, Margaret Howard, Leslie Seals, Brittany Tackett, Amanda Roach, Marcie Carr, Angeline Ferris, Casie Nguyen, Lindsey King, Katharine Miles and Brooke Cox.


Ua61 Newsletter, Wku Health & Human Services Oct 2004

Ua61 Newsletter, Wku Health & Human Services

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by and about the College of Health & Human Services.

  • Bonaguro, John. Letter from the Dean
  • WKU Clinical Education Complex Moves Forward
  • College Welcomes New Associate Dean – Sylvia Gaiko
  • Visiting Scholar from Bournemouth University, England – Mandy Rumley
  • Partners Key to Successful Hispanic Health Fair & Screening Event
  • Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) 4-H Program
  • Hispanic Initiative Gets $700K in Funding
  • American Humanics Program Implemented at WKU
  • CHHS Focuses on Gerontology
  • Gerontologist Dr. John Krout Visits WKU
  • Rural Elderly Advocacy Program with Students (REAPS)
  • Kentucky Emergency Medical Services Academy Offers EMS Management Workshops
  • A Day to Give …


Ua61/6 Newsletter Issue 3, Wku Institute For Rural Health Development & Research Apr 2004

Ua61/6 Newsletter Issue 3, Wku Institute For Rural Health Development & Research

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by and about the Institute for Rural Health Development & Research. This issue contains:

  • Senator Mitch McConnell Earmarks Dollars for WKU Hispanic Initiative
  • Dr. Louella Fong Directs Bilingual Program
  • Give Kids a Smile Brightens Children’s Day – Dental Hygiene
  • College of Health & Human Services Focuses on Gerontology Demands
  • Partners Key to Successful Hispanic Health Fair & Screening Event
  • Public Health Department Now Offers Worksite Health Promotion
  • KEMSA Offers EMS Management Workshop – Kentucky Emergency Medical Services Academy


Ua61/6 Newsletter, Issue 2, Wku Institute For Rural Health Development & Research Oct 2003

Ua61/6 Newsletter, Issue 2, Wku Institute For Rural Health Development & Research

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by and about the Institute for Rural Health Development & Research. This issue contains:

  • College of Health & Human Services Has New Dean – John Bonaguro
  • Simpson, Staci. Institute Aims to Improve Oral Health of Children
  • Whitfield, Beth. WKU Mobile Unit KICS Off Dental Event with Webster County – Kentucky Interdisciplinary Community Screening
  • Stone, Glynda. TEACH KY: Teachers Exploring & Advocating Careers in Health in Kentucky
  • Institute Sponsors Hispanic Health Fair
  • HIV Prevention Counseling & Testing Training Program Initiated at WKU
  • New Web-based Course Offered Through Communications Disorders Department at WKU
  • Lashley, Donita. Child Passenger Safety Training
  • Handy, …


Ua61/6 Newsletter, Issue 1, Wku Institute For Rural Development Apr 2003

Ua61/6 Newsletter, Issue 1, Wku Institute For Rural Development

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by and about the Institute for Rural Development. This issue contents:

  • Mobile Health & Wellness Unit
  • The New Hazard & Emergency Awareness Training (HEAT) Mobile Unit Arrives at WKU
  • Gardner, Marilyn. Emergency Medical Services Monograph Coming
  • A Nursing Student’s Perspective
  • Enhancing Rural Student Postsecondary Decisions
  • Lu, Ning & Richard Wilson. Kentuckian Socioecomic Status, Health Behavior, Access to Medical Care, & Health Status
  • Austin, Lynn. School-based Dental Sealant Program
  • The Institute for Rural Health Development & Research


Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene May 2001

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.


Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene May 2000

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.


Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene May 1998

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.


Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene May 1997

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.


Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene May 1996

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.


Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene May 1995

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.


Ua66/4 Scrapbook, Class Of 1995 Jan 1995

Ua66/4 Scrapbook, Class Of 1995

Student Organizations

Scrapbook created by the Dental Hygiene class of 1995.


Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene May 1993

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.


Ua66/4/2 Allied Health Department Newsletter Issue No. 3, Wku Allied Health Oct 1992

Ua66/4/2 Allied Health Department Newsletter Issue No. 3, Wku Allied Health

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by and about WKU Allied Health.


Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene May 1992

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.


Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene May 1991

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.


Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene May 1990

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.


Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene May 1989

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.


Ua66/4/2 Allied Health Department Newsletter Issue No. 2, Wku Allied Health Oct 1988

Ua66/4/2 Allied Health Department Newsletter Issue No. 2, Wku Allied Health

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by and about WKU Allied Health.


Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene May 1988

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.


Ua66/4/2 Allied Health Department Newsletter Issue No. 1, Wku Allied Health Jul 1987

Ua66/4/2 Allied Health Department Newsletter Issue No. 1, Wku Allied Health

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by and about WKU Allied Health.


Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene May 1987

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.


Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene May 1986

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.