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A Study of Visible Tattoos in Entry-Level Dental Hygiene Education Programs

Kathryn R. Search, Susan L. Tolle, Gayle B. McCombs and Aaron Arndt
American Dental Hygienists' Association February 2018, 92 (1) 6-15;
Kathryn R. Search
RDH, MS
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Susan L. Tolle
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Gayle B. McCombs
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Aaron Arndt
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    Demographic Data by Number and Percentage of Total Respondents (n=145)

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    Program Location by Region, Number and Percentage of Total Respondents (n=145)

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    Percentage Scores of Respondent's Perceptions of Visible Tattoo Policies (N=141)

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    One Sample t-test Results Comparison of Mean Values of Program Director Responses to Neutral Rating

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    Open Ended Responses Concerning Program Policy Description and Program Policy Maker Identification (n=112)

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    Summary of Multiple Regression Analysis for Age and Tolerance Scores*

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    Logistic Regression Analysis on the Likelihood of Instituting Program's Dress Code Policy on Visible Tattoos*

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