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Influence Of Facial Profile On Social Perceptions: A 3d Video Imaging Study., Lisa Babb
Influence Of Facial Profile On Social Perceptions: A 3d Video Imaging Study., Lisa Babb
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of facial convexity on the perception of social attributes in a young adult population. Nine models were asked to pose for a 3 dimensional photograph that was then modified to represent ideal, retrognathic, and prognathic facial convexity angles. Survey evaluators were shown digital videos of models with ideal and non-ideal profiles and asked to rate their perception of the following 4 social attributes: intelligence, athleticism, popularity, and leadership ability using a visual analog scale. Results gathered from 271 evaluators showed that the model images with ideal facial convexity angles were …
The Influence Of Active Reminders On Oral Hygiene Compliance In Orthodontic Patients, Matthew Eppright
The Influence Of Active Reminders On Oral Hygiene Compliance In Orthodontic Patients, Matthew Eppright
Theses and Dissertations
Text message reminders have proven effective for positive behavioral changes in medicine, but their influence on oral hygiene compliance has never been tested. This study aimed to determine if text message reminders about oral hygiene have an influence on the level of compliance. In this prospective randomized controlled clinical trial, 42 orthodontic patients were assigned to a text message or control group. Parents of patients assigned to the text message group received a reminder text message one weekday each week. Oral hygiene compliance was measured using bleeding index, modified gingival index, plaque index, and visual examination of white spot lesion …