Most often, members of the dental team are educated in separate programs. These professionals
then come together in practice to work as a team, often with limited knowledge about …

Purpose: Mutual production of proinflammatory cytokines causes a deleterious cyclic relationship
between uncontrolled diabetes and periodontal disease. The prevalence of diabetes is …

Medical emergencies can occur at any time in the dental office, so being prepared to properly
manage the situation can be the difference between life and death. The entire dental team …

Purpose Debriefing is considered a cornerstone in the success of simulated learning practices.
For debriefing to be productive and meaningful, reflection of the learners is essential. …

Purpose: Several European countries have interprofessional training for health care
professional students, including dental and dental hygiene students. However, very little training …

Inadequate comprehension of healthcare information contributes to poor health outcomes.
Ethnic minorities are one of the populations most affected by low health and oral health …

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of brushing with probiotics on gingivitis. Methods: This 3-week
randomized, double-blind study included 34 adults (N= 34) divided into two groups (n= …

Purpose: Dental hygienists have the unique opportunity to educate patients on connections
between nutrition and oral health. Dental hygiene students are introduced to these concepts …

Simulation in dentistry has been used to guide students through clinical experiences they
may encounter in the dental field. Human patient simulation (HPS) utilizes a high-fidelity …

… This thesis is dedicated to my father, Richard Bilich Jr., for instilling a lifelong love of … Richard
Christian Bilich was born in Atlanta, Ga. and received his BA degree in History from Tulane …