Purpose: Periodontitis is associated with several cardio–metabolic disorders that are co–morbid
with sleep–disordered breathing. A relationship between periodontitis and obstructive …

Interprofessional and intraprofessional learning opportunities in health professions
education are vital to emphasize evidence‐based practice, quality improvement, and cost‐…

AIMS: This study explored perceptions of leadership development in US higher education
health professions programs. Emphasis was placed on identifying value and need, key factors…

… Edwards, BS was the Operations Supervisor of the Office of Teledentistry, Office of the Dean,
Adams School of Dentistry; Jennifer L. Brame, RDH, MS is an associate professor and the …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a 3-week practicum
experience on the clinical self-confidence of University of North Carolina (UNC) senior dental …

Purpose: Dental hygienists report a lack of confidence in initiating Tobacco Dependence
Counseling (TDC) with their patients who smoke. The purpose of this study was to determine if …

Purpose: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most commonly undiagnosed sleep disorder
and is gaining more recognition in dentistry. Dental hygienists are at a pivotal position to …

The Prenatal Oral Health Program (pOHP) was developed to educate dental students on
prenatal oral health and promote access to dental care for pregnant women. Program …

Purpose: An innovative, collaborative interprofessional experience for dental hygiene and
audiology students that included hearing assessments and a class lecture/discussion session …

Purpose Residents function as important educators of dental students; however, they often
have limited training in educational best‐practices. Resident‐as‐teacher programs have …