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Dental Students' Perceptions Of Dental Hygienists' Education And Scope Of Practice, Cynthia Metzger May 2022

Dental Students' Perceptions Of Dental Hygienists' Education And Scope Of Practice, Cynthia Metzger

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Oral health is strongly correlated to systemic health in the United States. Dental professionals play a significant role in addressing the oral health and prevention of disease for populations in the United States. Because many areas in the United States lack access to dental care, the federal government considers dental hygienists part of the solution. It is now paying attention to restrictive dental hygiene scope of practice rules in each state. State dental boards, comprised mainly of dentists, make these rules based on their perception of dental hygienists' lack of education. This study explored fourth-year dental students' perceptions of the …


Oral Health Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviors: Investigation Of An Educational Intervention Strategy With At-Risk Females, Susan Romano Rustvold Jan 2012

Oral Health Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviors: Investigation Of An Educational Intervention Strategy With At-Risk Females, Susan Romano Rustvold

Dissertations and Theses

A self-perpetuating cycle of poor health literacy and poor oral health knowledge and behavior affects approximately 90 million people in the United States, most especially those from low-income groups and other at-risk populations such as those with addiction. Poor oral health can result from lack of access to regular preventive dental appointments, lack of access to restorative care when dental diseases are treatable, and low oral health knowledge that leads to poor oral health self-care behaviors. In addition, patients' dental anxiety can impede care, because highly anxious people often avoid dental appointments. To address these issues, this inquiry examined oral …


Your Child's Teeth (1981), American Dental Association, Bureau Of Health Education And Audiovisual Services, American Society Of Dentistry For Children Jan 1981

Your Child's Teeth (1981), American Dental Association, Bureau Of Health Education And Audiovisual Services, American Society Of Dentistry For Children

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Dental Insurance, Your Dentist And You (1978), American Dental Association Jan 1978

Dental Insurance, Your Dentist And You (1978), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Basic Brushing (1978), American Dental Association Jan 1978

Basic Brushing (1978), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


The Friendly Ghost Casper's Dental Health Activity Book (1978), Harvey Famous Cartoons Jan 1978

The Friendly Ghost Casper's Dental Health Activity Book (1978), Harvey Famous Cartoons

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Smoking And Your Oral Health (1978), American Dental Association Jan 1978

Smoking And Your Oral Health (1978), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Flossing Can Be Fun! (1978), American Dental Association Jan 1978

Flossing Can Be Fun! (1978), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Eat The Right Foods. Brush Your Teeth After Eating. Floss And Brush Your Teeth Before Bedtime. (1978), American Dental Association Jan 1978

Eat The Right Foods. Brush Your Teeth After Eating. Floss And Brush Your Teeth Before Bedtime. (1978), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


How To Become A Wise Dental Consumer (1978), American Dental Association, Bureau Of Public Information Jan 1978

How To Become A Wise Dental Consumer (1978), American Dental Association, Bureau Of Public Information

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Dental Insurance, Your Dentist And You (1978), American Dental Association Jan 1978

Dental Insurance, Your Dentist And You (1978), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Disclose The Enemy! (1978), American Dental Association Jan 1978

Disclose The Enemy! (1978), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


What About Fluorides? (1978), American Dental Association Jan 1978

What About Fluorides? (1978), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Dentures: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You (1978), American Dental Association Jan 1978

Dentures: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You (1978), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Between You And Me… Is Your Smile (1977), American Dental Association Jan 1977

Between You And Me… Is Your Smile (1977), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Dental X-Rays And Your Health (1977), American Dental Association Jan 1977

Dental X-Rays And Your Health (1977), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Cleaning Your Teeth And Gums (1977), American Dental Association Jan 1977

Cleaning Your Teeth And Gums (1977), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Your Child's Teeth (1977), American Dental Association, American Society Of Dentistry For Children Jan 1977

Your Child's Teeth (1977), American Dental Association, American Society Of Dentistry For Children

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Are You Selling Tooth Decay? (1977), American Dental Assocation Jan 1977

Are You Selling Tooth Decay? (1977), American Dental Assocation

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


The Friendly Ghost Casper's Dental Health Activity Book (1977), Harvey Famous Cartoons Jan 1977

The Friendly Ghost Casper's Dental Health Activity Book (1977), Harvey Famous Cartoons

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


You Can Prevent Tooth Decay (1977), American Dental Association Jan 1977

You Can Prevent Tooth Decay (1977), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


When Your Child Goes To The Dentist: A Message From Fred Rogers (Of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood) (1977), American Dental Association, Family Communications, Inc. Jan 1977

When Your Child Goes To The Dentist: A Message From Fred Rogers (Of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood) (1977), American Dental Association, Family Communications, Inc.

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


The Abc’S Of Good Oral Health: A Coloring Book Just For You! (1976), American Dental Assocation Jan 1976

The Abc’S Of Good Oral Health: A Coloring Book Just For You! (1976), American Dental Assocation

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Smoking And Teeth? (1976), American Dental Association Jan 1976

Smoking And Teeth? (1976), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Happiness Is A Healthy Mouth (1976), American Dental Association Jan 1976

Happiness Is A Healthy Mouth (1976), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Your Teeth And What They Do (1976), American Dental Association Jan 1976

Your Teeth And What They Do (1976), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Don't Do It Yourself (1976), American Dental Association Jan 1976

Don't Do It Yourself (1976), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Smoking And Teeth? (1976), American Dental Association Jan 1976

Smoking And Teeth? (1976), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Diet And Dental Health (1975), American Dental Association Jan 1975

Diet And Dental Health (1975), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.


Diet Diary (1975), American Dental Association Jan 1975

Diet Diary (1975), American Dental Association

Patient Dental Health Education Brochures

No abstract provided.