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Efficacy Of Brushing With Probiotics For The Reduction Of Gingivitis, Cheri L. Barton

EWU Masters Thesis Collection

Purpose: The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of brushing with the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri on plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation. This study included 34 healthy adult subjects, ages 18-65, exhibiting gingivitis. Participants were asked to participate in a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study testing whether brushing with L. reuteri probiotic drops added to toothpaste reduced the clinical parameters of gingivitis more than brushing with a placebo drop added to toothpaste.

Methods: Biological measurements of plaque accumulation were recorded using disclosing solution and an O’Leary Plaque Score (PS), and gingival inflammation was recorded using a modified …

Perceptions And Attitudes Of Healthcare Students Towards Marijuana, Carrie Crosby

EWU Masters Thesis Collection

Perceptions of marijuana were studied in healthcare students at EWU. It was found that most students had an average self-reported knowledge of marijuana use. Marijuana comes in several forms such as, edibles, smoked, patches, and lotions. With its recent legalization in Washington State, sales tax alone has accumulated $400 million dollars in the past 3 years. With this increase in use an examination of healthcare students was warranted. Most students also felt there was a need for more education on marijuana and that their current knowledge level was not enough to be competent when talking with patients about use. Overall, …

The Lasting Impact Of Intraprofessional Education Between Dentists And Dental Hygienists, Kimber Satter

EWU Masters Thesis Collection

Purpose: The Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE) program at the University of Washington (UW) allows first year dental students to take courses with Eastern Washington University dental hygiene (DH) students. This study was conducted to see if the RIDE program is effective as an Intraprofessional Education (IntraPE) program in improving dentists’ attitudes towards teamwork and understanding the roles and responsibilities of the DH.

Methods: UW School of Dentistry alumni from 2012-2017 were invited to participate in this study. Attitudes towards teamwork and roles and responsibilities were assessed using two online surveys: a demographic survey containing open-ended questions, and a …

Exploring Student-Led Interprofessional Education Through A Community Service Project, Lindsay Ann Doerschuk

EWU Masters Thesis Collection

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to explore the effectiveness of a student-led interprofessional education (IPE) workshop in improving student attitudes and perceptions toward IPE. Students from four health science programs including Dental Hygiene, Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech and Hearing, Health Services Administration and Occupational Therapy participated in a community service event. Students provided screenings to veteran patients including a health history intake, hearing test, and sleep screening while other students observed.

Methods: Students were asked to attend an orientation, the Vets Day IPE workshop, and a debrief session. This mixed methods approach study utilized the Readiness for Interprofessional …

The Dislodgement Of The Sponge Head Of Novel Thai-Produced Sponge Brushes, Nawachat Meechumna

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Objective. To perform an in vitro investigation on the dislodgement of sponge head of different manufactured sponge brushes (Sakura shape, Sunstar BUTLER, Japan, and 4 novel Thai-produced sponge brushes; combination of two shapes (round and Leelawadee) and two textures (soft and hard), King Dental Innovation Foundation; KDIF , Thailand. Methods. In order to evaluate the dislodgement of sponge head, strength test measurement was performed according to ISO 20126:2012(E). Five types of polyurethane foam were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The density of the foam was evaluated as the weight of foam in the air per unit volume of …

Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Brazilian Dentists, Carlos Eduardo Siqueira, Gabriella B Soares, Lorena M Estrada-Martínez, Clea As Garbin

Gastón Institute Publications

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at investigating the relationships between health and work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in dentists, and the relationship with socio-demographic, work and health variables. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 204 dentists who work in public clinics in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. We used a self-administered survey that included questions on socio- demographic and health aspects, work-related factors, and the Nordic questionnaire. RESULTS: WMSDs were often reported in the neck, shoulder, lower back, and hand/wrists. Logistic regression analysis revealed that there was a correlation between reports of WMSD in the neck and age (OR = …

Characterization Of Craniofacial And Dental Structures Associated With Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Thunyaporn Budsamongkol

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Objectives: To investigate craniofacial and dental characteristics and identify mutations of the patients affected with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) and dentinogenesis imperfecta (DGI). Methods: Patients included in this study were diagnosed with OI. Physical, oro-dental, and radiographic examinations were performed. Mutation was identified by whole exome sequencing. Tooth characteristics including mineral density, tooth color, surface roughness, hardness, elastic modulus, mineral compositions, and ultrastructure of DGI teeth were studied compared to the controls. Results: The proband and his father were diagnosed with OI type IV and DGI. Physical and oral examinations indicated classic signs of OI including bone deformities, bone fractures, short …

The Study Of Oro-Dental Structures Of Thai Patients Affected With Amelogenesis Imperfecta, Issree Nitayavardhana

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Objective: To investigate oro-dental characteristics and amelogenesis imperfecta (AI)-causing genomic variants associated with AI. Methods: Three Thai families affected with autosomal dominant hypocalcified amelogenesis imperfecta (ADHCAI) were recruited. Whole exome sequencing was used to identify mutations, confirmed by sanger sequencing. Clinical and radiographic features were recorded. The extracted teeth obtained from 3 patients were subjected for investigations of their properties and ultrastructure by micro-computerized tomography, surface profilometer, nano-base indentation system, EDX analysis, and SEM. Results: The probands were diagnosed with ADHCAI. The nonsense mutation, c.1387C>T, p.Gln463*, in exon 5 of the FAM83H was identified in all probands. AI teeth …