Purpose Provider bias has been shown to be a contributing factor to racial and ethnic
disparities observed in health care settings. The purpose of this study was to examine implicit …

This article describes the implementation and evaluation of a dental hygiene faculty
development course to enhance online teaching practices that foster a sense of community and …

The purpose of this descriptive study was to identify specific information related to US dental
hygiene baccalaureate degree completion programs. Learning experiences, assessment …

Purpose. For strategic planning, the Idaho Dental Hygienists ‘Association uses survey
methodology to identify the opinions and concerns of dental hygienists. This study aimed to …

Purpose. The objective of this study was to identity specific factors that contribute to dental
hygien-ists remaining in the same private practice employment setting for five or more years. …

Purpose: This pilot study compared the clinical endpoints of the magnetostrictive and piezoelectric
ultrasonic instruments on calculus removal. The null hypothesis stated that there is no …

… In a similar study, Calley found that Idaho dental hygienists placed high importance on
autonomy, self-regulation, and responsibility within the dental hygiene profession." Although …

Purpose Expansion of the dental hygiene body of knowledge offers options for the profession;
evolving conceptual models allow practitioners to choose an approach to client care that …

The survey results collected by Metropolitan State University School of Nursing students
prompted a pilot project in collaboration with and the Advanced Dental Therapy Program to …

Periodontal probing and assessment of clinical attachment level and width of attached
gingiva are essential elements of the routine periodontal examination. Manual probes are the …