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Mastl Kinase, A Promising Therapeutic Target, Promotes Cancer Recurrence., Ling Wang, Vivian Q. Luong, Peter J. Giannini, Aimin Peng
Mastl Kinase, A Promising Therapeutic Target, Promotes Cancer Recurrence., Ling Wang, Vivian Q. Luong, Peter J. Giannini, Aimin Peng
Journal Articles: College of Dentistry
Mastl kinase promotes mitotic progression and cell cycle reentry after DNA damage. We report here that Mastl is frequently upregulated in various types of cancer. This upregulation was correlated with cancer progression in breast and oral cancer, poor patient survival in breast cancer, and tumor recurrence in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. We further investigated the role of Mastl in tumor resistance using cell lines derived from the initial and recurrent tumors of the same head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients. Ectopic expression of Mastl in the initial tumor cells strongly promoted cell proliferation in the presence of …
Prerequisites In Behavioral Science And Business: Opportunities For Dental Education., David G. Dunning, Brian M. Lange, Robert D. Madden, Koko K. Tacha
Prerequisites In Behavioral Science And Business: Opportunities For Dental Education., David G. Dunning, Brian M. Lange, Robert D. Madden, Koko K. Tacha
Journal Articles: College of Dentistry
There is increasing pressure on recent dental school graduates to understand and successfully utilize patient management and business management strategies to run a productive dental office. Dental schools are faced with the dilemma to either add more credit hours in their already crowded curriculum or adjust predental school requirements. All fifty-nine U.S. dental schools were assessed online to determine admission requirements in the areas of behavioral science and business education. Results show that only 11.9 percent of the schools require prerequisite course work in behavioral science and no school requires prerequisite course work in business. However, 64.4 percent and 30.5 …
Strategic Management And Organizational Behavior In Dental Education: Reflections On Key Issues In An Environment Of Change., David G. Dunning, Timothy M. Durham, Brian M. Lange, Mert N. Aksu
Strategic Management And Organizational Behavior In Dental Education: Reflections On Key Issues In An Environment Of Change., David G. Dunning, Timothy M. Durham, Brian M. Lange, Mert N. Aksu
Journal Articles: College of Dentistry
With issues such as shrinking revenue, access to care, faculty workloads, and graying faculty, dental schools are faced with difficult challenges that fall to dental school deans to manage. Do dental school deans have the organizational skill sets and ethical frameworks necessary to address the challenges now facing dental schools? The purpose of this article is to pose questions and suggestions regarding some of the key issues in dental colleges today and to stimulate discussion in the dental community about needed changes in dental education.
The State Of The Art In Evaluating The Performance Of Assistant And Associate Deans As Seen By Deans And Assistant And Associate Deans., David G. Dunning, Timothy M. Durham, Mert N. Aksu, Brian M. Lange
The State Of The Art In Evaluating The Performance Of Assistant And Associate Deans As Seen By Deans And Assistant And Associate Deans., David G. Dunning, Timothy M. Durham, Mert N. Aksu, Brian M. Lange
Journal Articles: College of Dentistry
This study explores the little-understood process of evaluating the performance of assistant and associate deans at dental colleges in the United States and Canada. Specifically, this research aimed to identify the methods, processes, and outcomes related to the performance appraisals of assistant/associate deans. Both deans and assistant/associate deans were surveyed. Forty-four of sixty-six deans (66.7 percent) and 227 of 315 assistant/associate deans (72.1 percent) completed surveys with both close-ended and open-ended questions. In addition, ten individuals from each group were interviewed. Results indicate that 75-89 percent of assistant/associate deans are formally evaluated, although as many as 27 percent may lack …
The State Of The Art In Evaluating The Performance Of Department Chairs And Division Heads., David G. Dunning, Timothy M. Durham, Mert N. Aksu, Brian M. Lange
The State Of The Art In Evaluating The Performance Of Department Chairs And Division Heads., David G. Dunning, Timothy M. Durham, Mert N. Aksu, Brian M. Lange
Journal Articles: College of Dentistry
This study explores the little understood process of evaluating the performance of department chairs/division heads in dental schools. Specifically, this research aimed to elucidate the methods, processes, and outcomes related to the job performance of department chairs/division heads. Forty-three deans and 306 chairs completed surveys with both close-ended and open-ended questions. In addition, ten deans and ten chairs were interviewed. Results indicate that 80 to 90 percent of department chairs are formally evaluated, although as many as 50 percent may lack job descriptions. Recommended best practices for performance appraisal--such as having at least yearly appraisals, holding face-to-face meetings, and setting …
The Current State Of Practice Administration Curricula In U.S. Dental Schools., Brian M. Lange, David G. Dunning, Denise C.L. Stewart, Jack L. Hardage
The Current State Of Practice Administration Curricula In U.S. Dental Schools., Brian M. Lange, David G. Dunning, Denise C.L. Stewart, Jack L. Hardage
Journal Articles: College of Dentistry
No abstract provided.
A Baseline Study Of Behavioral Science Instruction In Dental Schools., Brian M. Lange, David G. Dunning, Marty A. Lewis
A Baseline Study Of Behavioral Science Instruction In Dental Schools., Brian M. Lange, David G. Dunning, Marty A. Lewis
Journal Articles: College of Dentistry
No abstract provided.
The Changing Role Of Prevention In Dental Education., Brian M. Lange, David G. Dunning, Graham Shea
The Changing Role Of Prevention In Dental Education., Brian M. Lange, David G. Dunning, Graham Shea
Journal Articles: College of Dentistry
No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Feedback On Student Use Of Interpersonal Communication Skills., David G. Dunning, Brian M. Lange
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.
Communication Tendencies Of Senior Dental Students., David G. Dunning, Brian M. Lange
Communication Tendencies Of Senior Dental Students., David G. Dunning, Brian M. Lange
Journal Articles: College of Dentistry
Although the importance of dentist-patient communication is generally recognized, the dental literature does not specify what interpersonal behaviors can be used as a basis for evaluating dental students' communication skills. A set of behaviors based on clinical observations is described, and an evaluation of 25 senior students' behavioral skills is presented. Students often did not: (1) spend much time orienting patients before beginning treatment; (2) update medical histories; (3) ask patients if they had any questions before beginning treatment; (4) explain the operation and use of equipment; (5) forewarn patients about uncomfortable procedures; (6) attend to signs of patient discomfort; …