Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine policies and practices regarding
magnification loupes among faculty and students in accredited dental hygiene programs as …

Although health care managers often prefer to hire employees without tattoos, the source of
this bias is unclear. One explanation is that tattoos are associated with being less …

… Bruhn, RDH, MS is an associate professor and the dental hygiene program chair; Susan
Lynn Tolle, RDH, MS is a professor; all in the Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene, Old …

Purpose: This study assessed the oral health knowledge, confidence and practices of Virginia
personnel in the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (…

Purpose. This study was conducted to determine the effects of 5 different finger rest positions:
opposite arch, standard intraoral, basic extraoral, cross arch, and finger on finger on the …

Risk factors influence one’s susceptibility to periodontitis. 1, 2 Assessment and analysis of
risk factors provide information about a client’s periodontal disease susceptibility beyond …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if visible tattoos affected dental clients'
perceptions of dental hygienists. Methods: A survey was administered online to 203 subjects …

Purpose: Workplace burnout in academia is a problem that affects career satisfaction and
longevity. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of burnout among entry-…

Purpose: The “#MeToo” movement has increased awareness of sexual harassment in the
workplace and its detrimental effects on the work environment. The purpose of this study was …

Background Visible tattoos are becoming increasingly prevalent in modern society, but
negative stereotypes and bias associated with tattoos may still exist. The purpose of this study …