PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Zarkowski, Pamela
AU  - Beemsterboer, Phyllis L.
TI  - Challenges of Incivility in Dental Practice and Education
DP  - 2024 Apr 01
TA  - American Dental Hygienists' Association
PG  - 47--50
VI  - 98
IP  - 2
4099  - http://jdh.adha.org/content/98/2/47.short
4100  - http://jdh.adha.org/content/98/2/47.full
SO  - J Dent Hyg2024 Apr 01; 98
AB  - Professional collaboration is a key component of patient care and a source of fulfilment for oral health care providers. However, reports of incivility in employment as well as education are increasing impacting individuals in all settings including patients. Uncivil behavior implies a disregard for others and creates an atmosphere of disrespect, conflict, and stress. In contrast, civility towards others implies polite, respectful behavior towards others. This short report presents case studies in dental hygiene clinical practice and in dental hygiene education with strategies for approaching uncivil behavior.