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 …

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 purpose of this study was to examine the effect of chlorhexidine irrigation on the
periodontal status of patients with HA-coated dental implants as measured by clinical, …

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 …

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a person–centered, goal–directed method of communication
for eliciting and strengthening intrinsic motivation for behavior change. Originally …

Purpose. Basic operating posture is considered an important occupational health issue for
oral health care clinicians. It is generally agreed that the physical posture of the operator, …

Competency‐based education (CBE) in dental hygiene education is intended to measure
learned skills that prepare students to independently provide services for the public. A variety …

National reports outlining disparities in oral health care in the United States have focused
attention on ways to encourage health care providers to become more involved in the public …

Purpose: Adoption of portfolio assessment in the educational environment is gaining attention
as a means to incorporate self-assessment into the curriculum and to use evidence to …