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Virginia Board Of Dentistry Notes June 16, 2023, Richard F. Roadcap Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

The Virginia Board of Dentistry met on June 16, 2023, to discuss various topics, including the approval of previous meeting minutes, workforce needs, and infection control training for dental assistants. The Board reviewed the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, with members expressing concerns and opposition. They also discussed new regulations allowing general dentists to administer Botox for cosmetic purposes, with an 18-month timeline for development. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of Dr. Bryant's service as Board President and a call to investigate the impact of Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT on dental practice.

Vda Pac Fundraiser For Senator Todd Pillion, Laura Givens

Virginia Dental Journal

The document summarizes the fundraiser for Senator Todd Pillion organized by the VDA PAC.

Ada Dentist And Student Lobby Day, Laura Givens

Virginia Dental Journal

Document overview: The document discusses the participation of dentists and dental students in advocacy efforts and lobby days in Washington D.C.

The Ada Tripartite— Now More Than Ever, Gary Oyster Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

The ADA tripartite system, referred to as the "Power of Three," has been crucial in advancing and maintaining organized dentistry. Despite current and future disruptions from policymakers, insurance companies, and other entities, the ADA remains essential for uniting dentists to address these challenges. The organization encourages young graduates to see the value in membership and emphasizes the importance of collective effort. Events like the upcoming Orlando SmileCon® demonstrate the ADA's commitment to serving all dentists. Members are urged to stay involved and contribute to the ADA's mission of improving public health.

Letter To The Editor: Suspended By Dentaquest, Supported By The Vda, Jacqueline Carney Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

Dr. Jacqueline Carney faced suspension from the DentaQuest network without prior inquiry, following a patient's mother's complaint. Despite her self-reporting and a clean record, DentaQuest's lack of communication left her in a dire financial situation. The Virginia Dental Association (VDA) intervened, providing crucial support that helped resolve the issue and lift the suspension. Dr. Carney emphasizes the importance of being part of organized dentistry, crediting the VDA's efforts for saving her practice from potential bankruptcy.

Can I Get A Witness?, Richard F. Roadcap Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

Dr. Richard F. Roadcap reflects on the gaps in his dental education, highlighting four key areas: practice management, dental materials, pharmacology, and public service. He emphasizes the importance of these disciplines in real-world dentistry and suggests that modern dental education should better prepare students in these areas. Additionally, the document includes advice for dental practice owners on planning for their future, including exit strategies and financial planning.

Va Dent J July, August And September 2023

Virginia Dental Journal

The July-September 2023 issue of the Virginia Dental Journal (Vol. 100, No. 3) showcases diverse and timely topics in dentistry. Highlights include the launch of the Virginia Dental Academy’s Certified Dental Office Professional program, designed to elevate front office team members through specialized training and certifications. Advocacy efforts spotlight the ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day and fundraising events for legislative priorities. Scientific discussions delve into oral pathology and periodontics, while practice management resources cover cybersecurity, insurance verification, and informed consent ethics. A standout feature is Tooth Sleuths, an engaging look at how dentists apply investigative skills to solve …

Mrs. Annie Roberts Lee

African American Funeral Programs

Handwritten Obituary for Mrs. Annie Roberts Lee

Virginia Board Of Dentistry Notes March 3, 2023, Ursula Klostermyer Dds, Phd

Virginia Dental Journal

The Virginia Board of Dentistry meeting on March 3, 2023, covered various topics including workforce data, legislative updates, and regulatory actions. Key points included a slight drop in valid dental licenses, an increase in diversity and median income for both dentists and dental hygienists, and ongoing student debt issues. The board discussed but did not take action on oral appliance therapy standards for sleep apnea. Legislative updates included the formation of a work group to analyze licensure requirements and the approval of a bill allowing dentists to administer botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes with proper training. The meeting also …

Vda’S 2023 Dental Days At The Capitol Has Record Attendance, Laura Givens

Virginia Dental Journal

Over 200 VDA member dentists and VCU dental students attended the VDA’s Dental Days at the Capitol on January 26-27, 2023, in Richmond. The event included a legislative reception, a breakfast with Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears as a guest speaker, and meetings with legislators to discuss dental Medicaid reimbursement rates, dental licensure studies, and a new dental school building for VCU. The VDA encourages members to thank legislators, contribute to the VDA Political Action Committee, and attend the 2024 Dental Days at the Capitol on January 18-20, 2024.

An Army Of One Equals An Army Of None, Ryan Dunn

Virginia Dental Journal

The Virginia Dental Association (VDA) actively advocated for several key issues during Dental Days at the Capitol, including funding for a new VCU School of Dentistry building, mental health support for healthcare professionals, and legislation allowing dentists to perform Botox for cosmetic purposes. The VDA emphasized the importance of member engagement and legislative support to address workforce challenges and improve dental care in Virginia. The association also aims to implement a dental loss ratio to ensure premium dollars are spent on patient care. With significant legislative changes expected, the VDA calls for unity and increased participation from all dentists in …

The Story In Your Eyes, Richard F. Roadcap Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

The document discusses the history and evolution of dental journalism, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in the profession. It highlights the contributions of Drs. Chapin Harris and Horace Hayden in establishing dentistry as an independent field with its own education, association, and journal. The growth of dental publications, the shift from trade to independent journalism, and the role of the Virginia Dental Journal are also covered. The document underscores the need for dental professionals to continue sharing their stories for future generations.

Va Dent J April, May And June 2023

Virginia Dental Journal

The April-June 2023 issue of the Virginia Dental Journal (Vol. 100, No. 2) offers a comprehensive look at key developments and challenges in the field of dentistry. This issue highlights the Virginia Dental Association’s successful advocacy efforts, including a 30% increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates and the passage of legislation allowing dentists to administer Botox for cosmetic purposes. Clinical insights feature prominently, with articles on oral pathology, advancements in endodontic sealers, and a comparative study of root canal treatments and implants. Readers are also treated to a compelling profile of Dr. Pond, whose career uniquely combines orthodontics and automotive racing. …

Post-Pandemic Obstacles Of Clinical Trial Participation In Covid-19 Studies, Tri Nguyen, Lindsay Gietzen

Pacific Journal of Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for clinical trials, especially in participant recruitment and retention. As the pandemic subsides, post-pandemic trials continue to face barriers to participation. This study investigates obstacles encountered by participants in a Long COVID and COVID Recovered clinical trial conducted between January and August 2024. A Google Form survey was distributed to participants enrolled in the study, which was used to gather data on both demographic information and perceived obstacles to participation. Key obstacles identified included logistical issues such as childcare (33.3%), work flexibility (16.7%), and transportation/lodging (8.3%). In addition, participants indicated a lack of …

Parents Perceptions On The Efficacy Of Common Autism Interventions: A Case Study In Stockton And Lodi California, Jacqueline D. Fox, Lindsay Gietzen

Pacific Journal of Health

A neurological and developmental disability that impacts how people receive information and interact with outside stimuli is known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism can be characterized by a wide range of symptoms. For children diagnosed with autism, there are numerous therapy options available. The purpose of this study was to find out how effective parents perceived some of the most common autism interventions given to their children were. The interventions included ABA therapy, speech & language therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, pharmacological, nutrition and educational therapies. Out of all the participants, only one reported a significant improvement in their child …

Effect Of Imagery Training On Football Players, Dagmara Budnik-Przybylska, Franciszek Makurat, Jacek Przybylski, Tony Morris

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Introduction. There is a growing number of studies concerning imagery training in young athletes but on a much smaller scale than research in adults. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of imagery training on children’s soccer skills. (2) Materials and Methods: We conducted two studies. In the first study a sample of 35 subjects, aged between 10 and 14 years, was divided into an experimental condition (18 players) and a control condition (17 players). Each person completed one script from the Sports Imagery Ability Measure (SIAM) and from the Movement Imagery Ques-tionnaire-3 (MIQ-3) and took a …

Comparing Functional Outcomes Between 3d Printed Acetabular Cups And Traditional Prosthetic Implants In Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review And Meta Analysis, Ryan St. John, Seth Spicer, Mo Hadaya, Hanna Brancaccio, Seungkyu Park, Sean Mcmillan

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Departmental Research

OBJECTIVE: The primary research aim was to determine if the use of traditional or 3D printed prosthesis resulted in better functional outcome scores in hip arthroplasty.

METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted utilizing the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Six databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, WebOfScience, and Cochrane Library, Google Scholar) were searched yielding 1117 article titles and abstracts. Rayyan.ai was used to detect duplicates (n = 246) and for manual screening for inclusion and exclusion criteria. Included were controlled studies of any publication time that assessed Harris Hip Score (HHS) at baseline and twelve months. Six papers were sought for …

Looking Back And Moving Forward, Rolando Lazaro

Philippine Journal of Physical Therapy

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U.S. Patented Medication Prices Too High To Warrant Affordable Costs By Patients, Kisa Mwenelupembe

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Optimal pricing of patent medicines is needed to ensure profitability of pharmaceutical companies while managing ease of access to these medicines for patients. The general problem that necessitated this study was that the prices of most patent medications in the United States are too high to warrant affordable costs by patients while simultaneously fostering drug innovation. The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore the best practices for ensuring equal access to patent medicines while maintaining profitability of pharmaceutical companies to pursue needed innovation and development of new drugs. This study was underpinned by Bandura’s social cognitive …

The Lived Experiences Of Black College Students And Counseling Based Upon Social Media Influences, Shamanda Burston

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Despite social media's use as a tool for social influence and increase in mental health disclosures within Black communities, limited literature describes how Black college students, specifically, are utilizing social media related to mental health. This qualitative study includes a description of the influence of social media on the perception of counseling services for Black college students. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) through the lens of Kelman's social influence theory, the influence of social media on Black college students' perception of counseling services was explored. Currently enrolled Black or African American college or university students within the United States, over …

Airflow Over Nasa’S X-59, Quiet Supersonic Technology (Quesst), Laina Behrenbrinker, Carson Running

Mechanical Engineering Student Publications

The X-59 QueSST is an experimental aircraft that will reach supersonic speeds without producing a loud sonic boom. Those on the ground will hear something like distant thunder as the X-59 passes overhead, around 75 dB. This paper studies the pressure distribution over the nose of the X-59 and the Sound Pressure Level (SPL) on the surface of the X-59 nose (1/3 of the total vehicle length) to better understand how sound propagates through the atmosphere. The resulting SPL over the aircraft nose is 180 – 190 dB, and further the SPL on the ground is calculated to be 43-53 …

The Effects Wind Has On Ocean Current Speeds For Marine Renewable Energy Applications, Parkerjay Hoaglund, Carson Running

Mechanical Engineering Student Publications

This paper explores the influence of wind on ocean current speeds at varying depths and its implications for marine renewable energy systems, particularly underwater turbines. By analyzing the fluid mechanics of ocean currents and applying the Navier-Stokes equations under simplified assumptions, velocity and pressure profiles were developed to model the interaction between wind and water. The research highlights the dependence of ocean current velocity on wind speed and depth, demonstrating that maximum current speeds and power generation potential occur near the ocean surface. Using MATLAB simulations, power generation by an underwater turbine was analyzed under varying wind speeds and depths, …

A River Of Resilience: Navigating Water Governance In The Colorado River Basin

Student Theses 2015-Present

This paper explores how climate change, the Southwestern North American megadrought, rapid population growth, the overallocation of water entitlements, and excessive consumption impact the Colorado River Basin’s water supply. The Colorado River basin will not be able to sustain its water supply for the forty million people depending on it across the seven basin states– Arizona, Colorado, California, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, and Wyoming– in addition to the two Mexican states, Sonora and Baja California unless consumption is reduced to regulate the basin’s decreasing supply. Despite its critical role in supplying water to millions of people and the challenges posed …

Effects Of Pollution On The Flow Of The Gowanus Canal, Eleanore Dzija, Carson Running

Mechanical Engineering Student Publications

This paper explores how pollution affects the flow of the Gowanus Canal. Four scenarios are modeled to represent different phases of pollution remediation: no remediation, dredging and capping of the canal bottom, combined sewer overflow capture, and dredging and capping with combined sewer overflow capture. Dredging and capping of the canal bottom resulted in the greatest increase in velocity. Dredging and capping with combined sewer overflow capture resulted in the greatest decrease in pressure. This indicates that dredging and capping of the canal bottom may be the most efficient pollution remediation strategy and should be the focus of the cleanup …

Nlrb V. Starbucks Corp

2024 Decisions

National Labor Relations Board

The Effect Of Temperature On Power Output From A Hydroelectric Penstock, Taylor Hartell, Carson Running

Mechanical Engineering Student Publications

Hydroelectric power is a form of renewable energy that uses the power from water to generate electricity. One of the ways this is done is by diverting water from a river with a penstock leading to a turbine. Hydroelectric systems rely on water as the source of power, and the viscosity of water varies with temperature. When temperatures are low, viscosity is high, and when temperatures are high, viscosity is low. Other works have studied the optimal dimensions of penstocks for power generation and the effect of hydroelectric power on river temperatures. In this research, the effect of temperature on …

A Comparative Analysis Of The County-Level Covid-19 Lockdown’S Impact On Child Sexual Abuse Rates, Aunastasia Fantasia Marie Zsidiewicz

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

National reported rates of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown were significantly lower than expected. This quantitative study explored rates of CSA before and after the lockdown for 22 Michigan counties by considering socioeconomic status (SES) demographics to isolate the lockdown’s specific impact on reported CSA rates. The SES of the counties was measured using the Kuppuswamy scale, a numerical compilation of the mean occupation, education, and income of households within a given county. The Social Determinants of Health framework provided a blueprint for understanding the impact of exploring the different socioeconomic variables. This framework also helped …

Administrators’ Perceptions Of Minoritized Students’ Underrepresentation In K-8 Gate, Vernice Verona Sharpe

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand SWSD administrators’ perceptions of the practices and identification criteria that exacerbated this underrepresentation, guided by a culturally responsive school leadership framework. For this basic qualitative design, eight SWSD administrators with direct knowledge of the GATE programs participated in semistructured interviews. Data analysis involved initial and axial coding, resulting in three key themes: limited cultural awareness among administrators, the importance of incorporating community perspectives, and the need to reevaluate traditional GATE identification practices. Based on these themes, it is recommended to enhance cultural competency training, to engage community members in decision-making, and …

A Comparative Analysis Of The County-Level Covid-19 Lockdown’S Impact On Child Sexual Abuse Rates, Aunastasia Fantasia Marie Zsidiewicz

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

National reported rates of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown were significantly lower than expected. This quantitative study explored rates of CSA before and after the lockdown for 22 Michigan counties by considering socioeconomic status (SES) demographics to isolate the lockdown’s specific impact on reported CSA rates. The SES of the counties was measured using the Kuppuswamy scale, a numerical compilation of the mean occupation, education, and income of households within a given county. The Social Determinants of Health framework provided a blueprint for understanding the impact of exploring the different socioeconomic variables. This framework also helped …

Integrating Rehabilitation Services Into Routine Care Of Rheumatoid Arthritis May Reduce The Inflammatory Response: A Hospital-Based Follow-Up Study In Taiwan, Hui-Ju Huang, Wei-Jen Chen, Hanoch Livneh, Hua-Lung Huang, Ming-Chi Lu, Tzung-Yi Tsai, Multiple Additional Authors

Counselor Education Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background and Objectives:

For persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the accompanying systemic inflammatory conditions often insidiously damage extra-glandular organs, causing poor outcomes. Despite evidence manifesting the application of rehabilitation services (RSs), the association between RSs use and changes in the inflammatory response among persons with RA has not yet been established. With that in mind, this study aimed to evaluate changes in C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) before and after long-term RSs use.

Materials and Methods:

For this two-group pre and posttest study, medical data of 4505 persons with RA aged 20–70 years between 2012 and 2017 …