Purpose: Musculoskeletal pain has been associated with work stress and a shortened career
in the dental hygiene profession. The purpose of this study was to determine if participating …

The purposes of this pilot study were as follows: 1) to determine the percentage and
frequency of dental hygiene graduates who were providing tobacco cessation counseling (TCC) …

In 2003, the Minnesota Dental Practice Act was modified to allow dental hygienists and
assistants to place amalgam, composite, glass ionomer, and stainless steel crowns. A restorative …

The oral health care appointment provides a unique opportunity for tobacco cessation
counseling (TCC). This literature review examines the effectiveness of training oral health care …

Purpose: The objective of this study was to assess college students' behaviors, attitudes, and
knowledge regarding hookah smoking. Methods: A convenience sample of 200 students …

Purpose: Dental hygiene programs have a responsibility to help potential applicants
determine if dental hygiene is the best career choice for them. Good fit of career promotes a …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to survey 1,800 current licensed dental hygienists in
the US and identify broad and basic interest patterns within Holland's 6 General …

Dental Hygiene programs have a responsibility to help potential applicants determine if
dental hygiene is the best career choice for them. Good fit of career promotes a satisfied …

Assisting patients to quit smoking continues to be critical for all health care providers as the
Surgeon General’s report in 2004 reported a significant increase in the number of diseases …

In 2003, the Minnesota Dental Practice Act was modified to allow dental hygienists and
assistants to place amalgam, composite, glass ionomer, and stainless steel crowns. The concept …