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Factors Affecting Well-Being and Work Activity in Italian Dental Hygienists During COVID-19 Emergency. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Objectives The goal of this study was to assess the effect of the COVID 19 pandemic in terms of work‐related stress on a sample of 424 Italian dental hygienists (rate response 98%). It was tested which factors may influence most the perception of stress among Italian dental hygienists, which coping strategies hygienists adopted, and which ...
Benvenuti M+5 more
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Abstract Background Haptics‐enhanced virtual reality (VR‐haptic) simulation in dental education has evolved considerably during the past decade, representing a promising resource of simulation‐based training opportunities to support conventional practice.
Szabolcs Felszeghy+62 more
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Implementing a Public Health and Pediatric Dentistry Dual‐Masters‐Degree Training Program
ABSTRACT Robust public health training can be integrated into a didactically and clinically rigorous pediatric dentistry training program. Our program is the first of its kind to offer an MS‐MPH dual‐masters‐degree track, producing graduates who understand the scientific basis of dentistry along with population oral health needs.
Kimberly J. Hammersmith+3 more
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ABSTRACT Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or other sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBT+) people report poorer oral health outcomes compared to their heterosexual and gender‐binary counterparts due to social and structural inequities.
Abbas Jessani+2 more
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Utilization of Simulated Competency Exams in Dental Hygiene Education
ABSTRACT Objective The COVID‐19 pandemic accelerated the transition from live patient to manikin‐based licensure exams, a format likely to continue. This study examined the impact of simulated competency and mock board exams on the perceptions and self‐confidence of two student cohorts, using a four‐semester sequence with Acadental ModuPRO DH and ...
Rachel M. Thelen+3 more
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Oral Health Care for People with Disability: Curriculum Content in Oral Health Programs
ABSTRACT Purpose/Objectives The shortage of dental practitioners willing to treat people with disability has become a significant concern, attributed mainly to inadequate undergraduate education and clinical experience in special needs dentistry (SND).
Dorothy K. L. Koh+4 more
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ABSTRACT Purpose/Objectives Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence‐based counseling approach that enhances behavior change by strengthening an individual's motivation. While MI research in dental education is growing, the scope of MI training programs has not been systematically examined. This review assesses the implementation of MI training in
Akash Ramprasad+2 more
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Abstract Background LGBTQ+ patients often face discrimination in a healthcare setting, and LGBTQ+ healthcare professionals experience disproportionately high levels of workplace stress. The purpose of this research is (i) to explore healthcare professionals' experiences about LGBTQ+ patients and colleagues and (ii) evaluate LGBTQ+ healthcare ...
Junki Mizumoto+2 more
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Effectiveness of nonsurgical re‐instrumentation: Tooth‐related factors
Abstract Background To investigate tooth‐related factors that influence pocket closure (PC) and the reduction of pocket probing depths (PPD) after nonsurgical re‐instrumentation (NSRI) as part of step 3 therapy. Methods A total of 480 patients (10,807 teeth) presenting with residual pockets 6.33 ± 3.79 months after steps 1 and 2 of periodontal therapy ...
Caspar Victor Bumm+8 more
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Abstract Background The study aims to analyze the effectiveness of nonsurgical re‐instrumentation of residual pockets as step 3 of periodontal therapy and the stability of treatment outcomes at 18 months. Methods The study sample consisted of 489 patients diagnosed and treated nonsurgically for periodontitis.
Anna Liss+3 more
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