Objective. Infection control concerns regarding the handling of teeth for research purposes
have prompted investigators to evaluate the effects of disinfection/sterilization on extracted …

The purpose of this study was to determine the nonmedical use of prescription attention
deficit disorder (ADD) stimulant medication among dental and dental hygiene students. A …

Most dental schools teach students about domestic abuse, but it is unknown if this information
is ever applied in practice. This study was conducted to determine whether domestic …

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence the retention
and attrition of dental hygienists within the workforce in Texas. Respondents' perception of …

The media has given much attention to the academic cheating crisis in America. A majority
of college students believe that, in today's global environment, it is necessary to cheat in …

Purpose: The 5 year survival rates for oral cancer have not changed in the last 50 years. A
simple intra– and extra–oral examination provided by health care professionals could help to …

A national survey of dental hygienists was conducted to explore ethical issues arising from
the use of live patients for dental hygiene clinical licensure examinations. Data were collected …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine changes in students' cross-cultural
effectiveness using the Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory (CCAI™). The inventory assessed …

This study sought to determine if statistically significant differences existed among and between
licensed dental hygienists and first‐ and second‐year dental hygiene students in Texas …

… Gutmann, RDH, MA, is a professor and graduate program director; Janice P. DeWald, DDS,
MS, is a professor, director, and chair; and Patricia R. Campbell, RDH, MS, is an associate …