A Protocol for Treating Patients with Post-Covid Conditions in Dental Settings
Conclusion This study demonstrated that a PCC ATP created awareness of the varied symptoms of PCC and is a useful resource for clinical practitioners. Providing dental hygienists with a treatment protocol supports efforts to provide person-centered evidence-based care.PMID:38649285 (Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Peggy J Lelesi Leciel Bono JoAnn R Gurenlian Source Type: research

Update on Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers: A guide for oral health care providers
This report considers enduring challenges with the annual rise in OPSCC rates and the public health burden of HPV-related cancers in the US. Emphasis on regular, quality continuing education about OSCC and OPSCC is emphasized along with recommendations for evidence-based training.PMID:38649286 (Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lisa Bennett Johnson Alex Samuel Reznik Alessandro Villa Source Type: research

Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers: Moving beyond awareness
J Dent Hyg. 2024 Apr;98(2):4-5.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38649287 (Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Catherine K Draper Source Type: research

Allied Dental Students' Perceived Knowledge, Confidence, and Attitudes Regarding Disaster Victim Identification Topics
Conclusion Participants of this study reported significant improvements of self-perceived KCA regarding DVI skills and topics. These characteristics may encourage allied dental professionals to pursue further DVI educational opportunities and future service when support is needed for MFI.PMID:38649288 (Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Samantha C Vest Brenda T Bradshaw Marsha A Voelker Ann M Bruhn Tara L Newcomb Sinjini Sikdar Source Type: research

Conducting a Systematic Review of the Literature
J Dent Hyg. 2024 Apr;98(2):51-56.ABSTRACTThis overview of the systematic review provides guidance regarding how and when to use this approach to a research question. High quality systematic reviews are essential to assist health care practitioners keep current with the large and rapidly growing body of scientific evidence. The systematic review is a transparent and reproducible synthesis of all the available evidence on a clearly defined research question or topic. Key stages in conducting a systematic review include clarification of aims and methods in a protocol, finding all of the relevant research, data collection, qua...
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Cheryl M Theile Andrea L Beall Source Type: research

Promoting Respect: A call to action
J Dent Hyg. 2024 Apr;98(2):6.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38649290 (Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Zarkowski Pamela Source Type: research

Challenges of Incivility in Dental Practice and Education
J Dent Hyg. 2024 Apr;98(2):47-50.ABSTRACTProfessional collaboration is a key component of patient care and a source of fulfilment for oral health care providers. However, reports of incivility in employment as well as education are increasing impacting individuals in all settings including patients. Uncivil behavior implies a disregard for others and creates an atmosphere of disrespect, conflict, and stress. In contrast, civility towards others implies polite, respectful behavior towards others. This short report presents case studies in dental hygiene clinical practice and in dental hygiene education with strategies for a...
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Pamela Zarkowski Phyllis L Beemsterboer Source Type: research

Social Media Use by Dental Hygiene Educators
Conclusion Social media is highly utilized for personal use by dental hygiene educators, but less frequently for engagement purposes in the classroom.PMID:38649292 (Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Denise M Messina Erin L Gross Brian B Partido Rachel C Kearney Source Type: research

A Protocol for Treating Patients with Post-Covid Conditions in Dental Settings
Conclusion This study demonstrated that a PCC ATP created awareness of the varied symptoms of PCC and is a useful resource for clinical practitioners. Providing dental hygienists with a treatment protocol supports efforts to provide person-centered evidence-based care.PMID:38649285 (Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Peggy J Lelesi Leciel Bono JoAnn R Gurenlian Source Type: research

Update on Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers: A guide for oral health care providers
This report considers enduring challenges with the annual rise in OPSCC rates and the public health burden of HPV-related cancers in the US. Emphasis on regular, quality continuing education about OSCC and OPSCC is emphasized along with recommendations for evidence-based training.PMID:38649286 (Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lisa Bennett Johnson Alex Samuel Reznik Alessandro Villa Source Type: research

Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers: Moving beyond awareness
J Dent Hyg. 2024 Apr;98(2):4-5.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38649287 (Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Catherine K Draper Source Type: research

Allied Dental Students' Perceived Knowledge, Confidence, and Attitudes Regarding Disaster Victim Identification Topics
Conclusion Participants of this study reported significant improvements of self-perceived KCA regarding DVI skills and topics. These characteristics may encourage allied dental professionals to pursue further DVI educational opportunities and future service when support is needed for MFI.PMID:38649288 (Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Samantha C Vest Brenda T Bradshaw Marsha A Voelker Ann M Bruhn Tara L Newcomb Sinjini Sikdar Source Type: research

Conducting a Systematic Review of the Literature
J Dent Hyg. 2024 Apr;98(2):51-56.ABSTRACTThis overview of the systematic review provides guidance regarding how and when to use this approach to a research question. High quality systematic reviews are essential to assist health care practitioners keep current with the large and rapidly growing body of scientific evidence. The systematic review is a transparent and reproducible synthesis of all the available evidence on a clearly defined research question or topic. Key stages in conducting a systematic review include clarification of aims and methods in a protocol, finding all of the relevant research, data collection, qua...
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Cheryl M Theile Andrea L Beall Source Type: research

Promoting Respect: A call to action
J Dent Hyg. 2024 Apr;98(2):6.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38649290 (Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Zarkowski Pamela Source Type: research

Challenges of Incivility in Dental Practice and Education
J Dent Hyg. 2024 Apr;98(2):47-50.ABSTRACTProfessional collaboration is a key component of patient care and a source of fulfilment for oral health care providers. However, reports of incivility in employment as well as education are increasing impacting individuals in all settings including patients. Uncivil behavior implies a disregard for others and creates an atmosphere of disrespect, conflict, and stress. In contrast, civility towards others implies polite, respectful behavior towards others. This short report presents case studies in dental hygiene clinical practice and in dental hygiene education with strategies for a...
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Pamela Zarkowski Phyllis L Beemsterboer Source Type: research