Introduction: Cold plasma, also known as Low Temperature Atmospheric Pressure Plasma (LTAPP)
is a novel technology consisting of neutral and charged particles, including free …

Purpose. The purpose of this case-control study was to determine whether long-term ultrasonic
noise exposure via the dental office environment is related to dental hygienists' hearing …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of 4 different commercially
available instrument handle designs (A. 16 grams and 12.7 mm diameter, B. 23 grams and …

The biomedical application of low-temperature atmospheric pressure plasma (LTAPP) is a
collaborative interest for engineering, medical, dental, and biological researchers. This …

Purpose: Interprofessional education (IPE) experiences are an essential component in
preparing dental hygiene students to participate in future interprofessional (IP) collaborations to …

Purpose. This study was conducted to determine if tactile sensitivity varies in dental hygiene
students who use the ultrasonic scaler, as compared to those who scale with hand-activated …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of dental magnification
loupes on posture during instrumentation. Methods: A convenience sample of 27 right-handed …

Objective Work‐related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common in the dental hygiene
profession. Awkward postures contribute to MSDs and magnification loupes have been …

Purpose: Color-blind racial attitudes and biases have been linked to racial prejudice which
may potentially affect dental hygiene care to diverse patients. The purpose of this pilot study …

Purpose: Individuals who subscribe to a color-blind racial ideology may not be aware of
differences or differential treatment based on race which may be related to racial inequality in …