Purpose. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of two oral rinses-one 0.12%
chlorhexidine rinse (CHX) and one herbal rinse (HBR)-on gingival health status over time. …

Purpose: Workplace bullying in health care has been identified as a problem that negatively
affects career satisfaction, career longevity and patient outcomes. The purpose of this pilot …

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 (…

… Cosaboom-FitzSimons, RDH, MS, adjunct professor, Mesa Community College; Susan
Lynn Tolle, BSDH, MS, professor and director of clinical affairs; Michele L. Darby, BSDH, MS, …

… Susan Lynn Tolle … , decisions concerning ERT are based on an individual’s history and
are decided with each client’s medical care provider. Research is ongoing to better understand …

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-…