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Registered dental hygienists as dental students
Journal of Dental Education, 1985Surveys were conducted to (1) investigate how and why dental hygienists choose to become dentists, (2) evaluate their success in dental school, (3) assess the experience of those who had entered dental school, and (4) gauge the level of interest among dental hygienists and currently enrolled dental hygiene students in applying to dental school. Records
Janet Arnold, Daniel A. Shugars
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Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 1978
Abstract The activities of dental hygienists in Poland since 1974 are described. About 600 dental hygienists graduated in Poland up to 1977 but only 32 % of them are still working in the profession. Their main activities are: dental health education, fluoride prophylaxis and assisting in dental clinics. Although the work of about 50 % of the hygienists
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Abstract The activities of dental hygienists in Poland since 1974 are described. About 600 dental hygienists graduated in Poland up to 1977 but only 32 % of them are still working in the profession. Their main activities are: dental health education, fluoride prophylaxis and assisting in dental clinics. Although the work of about 50 % of the hygienists
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International Journal of Dental Hygiene, 2003
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to give basic information about the status of dental hygienists in Korea. This paper examines the changing process of the dental hygiene education system in Korea, from its start in 1965 until the present, 2003, the composition of dental personnel in Korea, the specialised areas and roles of dental hygienists after
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Abstract The purpose of this paper is to give basic information about the status of dental hygienists in Korea. This paper examines the changing process of the dental hygiene education system in Korea, from its start in 1965 until the present, 2003, the composition of dental personnel in Korea, the specialised areas and roles of dental hygienists after
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Work Environment of Dental Hygienists
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2005We sought to evaluate how musculoskeletal disorders and workplace psychosocial factors affect dental hygienists' work hours and productivity.We mailed a survey to dental hygienists in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, California.Musculoskeletal pain caused 27% of hygienists to decrease work hours and 8.7% to change office locations.
Philip Harber +2 more
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The role of the hygienist in dental practice [PDF]
Australian Dental Journal, 1982 Abstract— The history, nature and scope of the dental hygienist is reviewed. The role of dental hygienists in dental practice in Australia appears to be poorly understood and an attempt is made to correct some false conceptions about their work and their employment in South Australia.
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A neglected resource—the dental hygienist
The Journal of the American Dental Association, 1969Current concern with relevance prompts the dental hygienist to seek more real involvement in dental health services. Her education and ability will continue to be a neglected resource until she is enabled to perform all of the significant health services for which she has been educated.
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Occupational stress in dental hygienists
Work, 2010Occupational stress represents a cause of attrition from the field of dental hygiene. However, few studies have examined occupational stress in dental hygienists with a focus on the dynamics of the organization and the concept of emotional labor. The purpose of the study was to investigate the nature of occupational stress (organizational stress and ...
Martha J. Sanders +1 more
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The Baccalaureate-Educated Dental Hygienist
Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice, 2016The baccalaureate degree as entry level education will prepare dental hygienists to meet the basic challenges of evolving patient oral health care needs.The nature of health care is changing because of economic and societal developments. For example, the Affordable Care Act is allowing more individuals the opportunity to seek care.
Tilliss Ts, Rebecca L. Stolberg
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Dental hygienists and specialization
1989In 1965, the committee of ARPA Internationale took notice of the collaborative work between dentists and dental hygienists, notably in the United States. There, some 1200 dental hygienists were trained annually (nonetheless, they were able to cover only 50% of the need).
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