Purpose. Aerosols are defined as airborne particles that range in size from 0.5 to 10 microns
(pm). They are produced during ultrasonic Instrumentation, but they can be reduced. Irrigant …

The aim of this study was to compare the learning preferences of millennial dental hygiene
students (born between 1982 and 2002) in the US with the teaching methods used by their …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge, attitude and practice
behaviors of dental hygienists' providing oral health care to pregnant women. Methods: Data …

Calibration among faculty is challenging to achieve and maintain. In this study, calibration
refers to the training process by which standardization of chart documentation in a SOAP note …

Purpose: In light of increased emphasis on evidence-based practice in the profession of
dental hygiene, it is important that today's dental hygienist comprehend statistical measures to …

Dental and dental hygiene faculty members often do not provide consistent instruction in the
clinical environment, especially in tasks requiring clinical judgment. From previous efforts to …

Academic dentistry, as a career track, is not attracting sufficient numbers of new recruits to
maintain a corps of skilled dental educators. The Faculty Development Program (FDP) at the …

Educators in all academic disciplines have been encouraged to utilize assessment strategies
to evaluate students’ critical thinking. The purpose of this study was to assess the viability …

To evaluate the role of oncogenic RAS mutations in pancreatic tumorigenesis, we directed
endogenous expression of KRAS G12D to progenitor cells of the mouse pancreas. We find …

Background Learning portfolios enable student pharmacists to connect program outcomes
and related learning experiences to future practice as healthcare providers. Assessment …