Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the degree of professional preparation
among clinical instructors employed in baccalaureate dental hygiene programs in the US …

Clinical instructors play a significant role in student learning in dental hygiene education, but
more information is needed on which instructor characteristics best promote student …

Purpose: Many states are exploring alternative provider models and examining the role of
the dental hygienist to address access to care challenges as the United States continues to …

Background: A growing body of research demonstrates the degree to which dental
hygienists cite barriers to the provision of clinical therapy. Many of these barriers appear to …

Faculty development courses related to acquiring clinical teaching skills in the health
professions are limited. Consequently, the Department of Dental Hygiene at the University of …

PURPOSE: Competency-based education is employed to ensure students are prepared to
perform tasks required by entry-level practitioners. The American Dental Education …

To assist the ADEA Council of Allied Dental Program Directors in focusing future goals and
actions, an online survey was developed and administered to the directors of the 300 …

Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the experiences of novice dental
hygiene faculty when transitioning from private practice into clinical teaching roles. Methods …

To prepare freshmen dental students for clinical experiences, standardized patients (SPs)
were used to teach basic skills in communication, examination, and record keeping. SPs …

Many health professions have identified characteristics of an effective clinical instructor and
used this information to create tools to measure clinical teaching effectiveness (CTE) in their …