Purpose. Ergonomic studies suggest that the commonly used pinch grasp, held in a static
position, is a contributing factor for dental Hygienists' development of work-related …

The present studies evaluated the efficacy of a controlled‐release biodegradable Chlorhexidine
(CHX) (2.5 mg) chip when used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing on reducing …

Referral of periodontal patients requires development of a complex set of decision making
skills. This study was conducted to determine criteria used by dental and dental hygiene …

New data indicate that periodontal diseases are much more prevalent than previously thought,
which means that there are large numbers of patients who will need to be diagnosed and …

Purpose To evaluate changes in toothbrushing behavior and plaque removal performance
with usage of a next generation oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush (NG-OR). Methods …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of a service‐learning course on
special needs patients for dental hygiene students by considering student reflections, …

Purpose: Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a style of encouraging and supporting patients in
making their own choices in matters concerning their health. MI is emerging in health care as …

Background & Aims Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) can progress to fibrostenosis by unclear
mechanisms. Herein, we investigated gene dysregulation in fibrostenotic EoE, its …

Self‐assessment is an integral component of learning and developing decision making and
critical thinking skills in the practice of dental hygiene. Dental hygienists must think critically …

The effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing (MI) to change health behaviors is well
documented. Previous studies support use of MI to change oral health behaviors in the areas of …