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{"title":"Factors Related to Interprofessional Collaboration Competency Among Dental Hygienists: A Two-Center Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Yumeno Kato, Kanade Ito, Yuhei Matsuda, Takahiro Kanno, Haruna Ozawa, Junji Haruta, Yuji Kabasawa","doi":"10.1111/idh.70171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.70171","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>We aimed to examine whether factors such as interprofessional relationships and educational experiences are associated with interprofessional competency among dental hygienists in Japan.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Between September and October 2023, this cross-sectional study was conducted among 48 dental hygienists from two university hospitals, using the Japanese version of the Self-assessment Scale of Interprofessional Competency (JASSIC). JASSIC evaluates competencies across six domains: Patient-/Client-/Family-/Community-Centered, Interprofessional Communication, Role Contribution, Facilitation of Relationships, Reflection, and Understanding of Others. Associations between JASSIC scores and explanatory variables were analysed using Spearman's rank-order correlation coefficient and the Mann-Whitney U test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All 48 participants responded (response rate: 100%). Several background factors were significantly associated with JASSIC scores. In particular, a higher presence of teaching dental hygienists at the workplace was associated with higher scores in Patient-/Client-/Family-/Community-Centered domain (p < 0.05). Additionally, higher participation in interprofessional conferences was associated with higher scores in Interprofessional Communication and Understanding of Others domains (both: p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In this study, active participation in interprofessional conferences and the presence of teaching dental hygienists were significantly associated with interprofessional competency among dental hygienists. These factors were linked to higher communication-related competency scores and understanding of other professionals. Therefore, collaborative and educational workplace environments may be related to higher interprofessional competency among dental hygienists.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149266761","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Surface-Specific and Time-Dependent Stain Removal Around Orthodontic Brackets: An In Vitro Comparison of Manual Toothbrush Designs.","authors":"Shea Lee Lim, Khairil Aznan Mohamed Khan, Hsu Zenn Yew, Murshida Marizan Nor","doi":"10.1111/idh.70178","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.70178","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study evaluated the efficacy of different manual toothbrush designs in removing extrinsic stains around orthodontic brackets using surface-specific and time-dependent assessments.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Fifty extracted premolars bonded with brackets and archwires were stained and randomly allocated to five toothbrush groups: conventional (CTB), U-shaped (UTB), middle-groove (MTB), V-shaped (VTB) and triple-headed (THB) (n = 10/group). Simulated toothbrushing was performed for up to 10,000 cycles. Colour change (ΔE) was quantified using digital image analysis at four time points. Overall and surface-specific (mesiodistal, gingivo-occlusal) ΔE values were analysed using generalised estimating equations with Bonferroni correction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Stain removal increased significantly over time across all groups (p < 0.001), although perceptible improvement was not consistently observed at early time points. THB demonstrated significantly higher overall ΔE values than other designs (p < 0.001), with differences becoming more pronounced from T2 onwards. Gingivo-occlusal surfaces showed greater stain removal than mesiodistal surfaces in four toothbrush groups (p < 0.05), whereas no surface difference was observed for THB. Differences between toothbrush designs were confined to mesiodistal surfaces, where THB achieved higher ΔE values than all other groups from T2 to T4 (p < 0.05); whereas no differences were detected at gingivo-occlusal surfaces.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Stain removal around orthodontic brackets is influenced by surface accessibility and brushing duration. Toothbrush design influenced stain removal most clearly under restricted-access conditions and after sufficient brushing time, with no significant differences observed at gingivo-occlusal surfaces. Triple-headed toothbrushes may offer an advantage in stain removal at anatomically restricted regions adjacent to brackets.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149215692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Confidence and Current Practices of Oral Health Practitioners in New Zealand Who Care for Patients With Dental Implants-A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"C Rohekar, H Olson, D M Beckett","doi":"10.1111/idh.70179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.70179","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Dental plaque biofilm is a common instigator of peri-implant disease, but this may be managed with proper patient education and oral hygiene instruction. Oral health professionals should be practising evidence-based dentistry when providing care for patients with dental implants, and be confident doing so.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A quantitative cross-sectional study design was utilised with a survey to explore the confidence of oral health practitioners in managing, diagnosing and treating patients with dental implants, identifying protocols in use for peri-implant disease, oral hygiene instructions and preventative care. All oral health practitioners who care for dental implants within their scope, and who were registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand (DCNZ), were invited to participate in this study (n = 1842). Demographic data were obtained, and practitioner confidence in managing patients with dental implants and protocols used to guide dental implant maintenance were collected.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One hundred and ninety-seven New Zealand oral health practitioners participated in this study. Participants were more confident maintaining healthy implants (81%) than diseased implants (40%) (p < 0.05). Sixty-five percent of dental hygienists (DHs) were confident maintaining diseased implants, compared to 40% oral health therapists (OHTs) (p < 0.05) and 28% general dental practitioners (GDPs) (p < 0.001). Almost all of the DHs (96%), but only half of the group of OHTs (54%) reported confidence in knowing when to refer implant cases for further maintenance (p < 0.001). OHTs were the least confident assessing and diagnosing implant health and disease, although they were more confident assessing health and disease compared to diagnosing (72% and 60% respectively). Overall, 50% of participants reported that the training provided as part of their qualification gave them the confidence to maintain dental implant care (p < 0.05). No formal implant maintenance protocols were reportedly used by 48% OHTs, 39% DHs and 28% GDPs. Oral hygiene, homecare instructions and clinical equipment preferences varied between practitioners and depended on whether diseased or healthy implants were being managed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A lack of consistency indicated a need for further professional education to ensure evidence-based practices are being utilised when implant maintenance care is provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149216207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Oral Health Care Interventions by Functional Status Among Older Adults in a Nursing Home and Day Care Centre: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Min Ji Eum, Bo-Young Park, Han-Na Kim","doi":"10.1111/idh.70181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.70181","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of professional oral health care programmes tailored to functional status, which was classified by activities of daily living scores among older adults in a nursing home and day care centre.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Older adults in a nursing home and day care centre were assessed for activities of daily living and divided into those with a score of ≤ 14 (n = 21) and those with a score of ≥ 15 (n = 32). Each group received a tailored programme over 4 to 6 weeks. The tongue coating index, halitosis, oral hygiene maintenance status, tongue pressure, and oral moisture were assessed before and after the intervention, and satisfaction was assessed thereafter.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>General characteristics did not differ significantly between the two groups. In both groups, the tongue coating index decreased significantly after the intervention, from 6.00 to 3.62 in the group with scores of ≤ 14 and from 5.07 to 3.54 in the group with scores of ≥ 15 (p < 0.05). Oral hygiene maintenance status also improved significantly in both groups (p < 0.05). Halitosis, tongue pressure, and oral moisture showed no significant changes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A professional oral health care programme tailored to functional status may improve oral hygiene in older adults in nursing homes and day care centres. Long-term, systematic programmes are needed to support oral health management in this vulnerable population.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149215721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dentists' and Dental Assistants' Perceptions of the New Profession of Dental Hygienist in France.","authors":"Marie Craquelin, Thomas Quennesson, Thomas Trentesaux, Thomas Marquillier","doi":"10.1111/idh.70177","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.70177","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The profession of dental hygienists was created in 1913. However, it does not exist yet in France. Currently, an initiative has begun with creating a high-level professional upgrading of dental assistants into Oral Prophylaxis Assistant, similar to dental hygienists.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In order to determine the limits and levers influencing this new qualification and its interests in paediatric dentistry, a mixed methods study (surveys and semi-structured interviews) was conducted.</p><p><strong>Results and discussion: </strong>119 dental assistants and 34 dentists responded to the survey. Among these, 7 dental assistants and 6 dentists were contacted for telephone interviews. 95% of the dental assistants and 70.6% of the dentists agreed with the creation of dental hygienists in France. 97.5% of the dental assistants and 85.3% of the dentists think that dental assistants could play a bigger role in oral health. 90.8% of the dental assistants want to qualify as Assistants in Oral Medicine.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The principal interest is delegation of preventive tasks to the Oral Prophylaxis Assistant. This delegation could free up the dentist's time which could increase the oral health care accessibility. The main difficulties are, on the one hand, the training modalities, which imply new organization in dental offices. On the other hand, the salary status of Oral Prophylaxis Assistant is problematic for some dental assistants.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149216232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of Real-Time Volatile Sulphur Compounds Biofeedback as a Motivational Tool in Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy: A Quasi-Experimental Parallel-Group Trial.","authors":"Kaewkwan Tanthai, Thanarut Tangkham, Praphansri Ruangsri, Mutita Wongsuwanlert, Supawadee Naorungroj","doi":"10.1111/idh.70180","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.70180","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>To determine the superior efficacy of real-time volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs) biofeedback via the Oral Chroma as a motivational tool over conventional oral hygiene instruction (OHI) for improving oral hygiene behaviours and clinical parameters in periodontitis patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This quasi-experimental, parallel-group trial enrolled 60 participants (age ≥ 30 years) with periodontitis in accordance with the 2018 AAP/EFP classification. Subjects were allocated to receive either standard-of-care OHI alone or supplemental VSCs biofeedback. VSCs levels were evaluated exclusively in the test group at baseline (charting) and at the 2nd oral hygiene check-up visit. Non-surgical periodontal therapy was administered to both groups. Clinical periodontal health outcomes, including bleeding on probing (BOP) and plaque index (PI), were assessed at baseline, the 1st and the 2nd oral hygiene check-up visits.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The final analysis included 52 participants (Test: n = 28, Control: n = 24). Most participants presented with comparable disease severity (p = 0.623). The prevalence of Stage III and Stage IV periodontitis was 87.5% (n = 21) in the control and 82.1% (n = 23) in the test group. Although the test group exhibited significantly higher baseline BOP compared to the control (68.3% vs. 48.4%; p = 0.025), both groups demonstrated significant longitudinal improvements in PI and BOP (p < 0.001). Notably, by the 2nd oral hygiene check-up visit, inter-group BOP differences were not significant, with both groups reaching comparable levels (test: 22.6% vs. control: 22.5%; p = 0.295). Given the initial 20 percentage-point difference, the greater absolute reduction in the test group may have been contributed by the intervention's effect alongside regression to the mean. Though both groups showed significant longitudinal reductions, no significant inter-group differences in PI were observed at any time point (p > 0.05). Furthermore, the test group displayed a substantial reduction in VSCs levels at the 2nd oral hygiene check-up visit compared to the charting visit (p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Real-time VSCs biofeedback significantly accelerated initial reductions in BOP, although it did not achieve greater plaque reduction than standard OHI. Both groups reached similar clinical outcomes by the study's conclusion. Biofeedback may serve as a useful clinical tool to expedite the early improvement of gingival inflammation in individuals with periodontitis.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>Thai Clinical Trials Registry: TCTR20190701002.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149215678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Air-Flowing and Plaque Disclosing for Professional Biofilm Removal in Paediatric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Four Techniques.","authors":"Mensi Magda, Scotti Eleonora, Marchetti Silvia, Garzetti Gianluca, Sordillo Annamaria, Dalè Matteo, Maffeis Elisa, Calza Stefano, Elena Bardellini","doi":"10.1111/idh.70175","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.70175","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal (PMPR) in paediatric patients can be challenging due to limited cooperation and access. The use of plaque disclosing agents (PD) in combination with air-flowing devices employing low-abrasiveness powders has demonstrated improved plaque removal in adults, with additional advantages in terms of comfort and treatment efficiency. This randomized controlled clinical trial evaluated the residual plaque area (RPA) on anterior vestibular sextants after PMPR with and without PD and erythritol-based air-flowing (AF) in children. Secondary outcomes included post-treatment Full Mouth Plaque Score (FMPS), treatment duration and feedback from both patients and the clinicians.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 120 children aged 6-12 years were randomized to one of four groups: air-flowing with plaque disclosing (AF + PD), air-flowing alone (AF), rubber cup and polishing paste with plaque disclosing (CUP + PD) or rubber cup and polishing paste alone (CUP). After treatment, PD was reapplied, FMPS was recorded and RPA was assessed via computer-assisted photographic analysis. Treatment time was measured and feedback from patients and clinicians was collected via structured questionnaires.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>AF + PD achieved significantly lower RPA-on anterior vestibular sextants-and FMPS values compared with all other methods. CUP took significantly less time but was the least effective for plaque removal. Although all approaches were rated positively, both children and clinicians expressed a preference for AF-based methods.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The combination of plaque disclosing and air-flowing significantly enhances plaque removal in paediatric patients, while improving the treatment experience for both patients and clinicians. AF + PD may represent a valuable adjunct to paediatric preventive protocols.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: (NCT06765343).</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149136526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of a Novel Suction-Retraction Device During Ultrasonic Scaling: A Pilot Study of Patient and Clinician-Reported Outcomes.","authors":"Hyunkyung Kim, Sungtae Kim, Hyunjae Kim, Hee-Seung Han, Young-Dan Cho","doi":"10.1111/idh.70176","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.70176","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This pilot study aimed to evaluate the clinical usability and user acceptance of a novel suction-retraction device (SRD) compared with a conventional saliva ejector (CSE) during ultrasonic scaling.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 100 patients and 50 dental clinicians were included in this study. Each dental clinician treated two patients without any assistance. Ultrasonic scaling of the maxillary arch was performed using the SRD, followed by scaling of the mandibular arch using the CSE. Immediately after each procedure, separate questionnaire surveys were administered to the patients and dental clinicians. Patient-reported outcomes assessed comfort and device preference, whereas clinician-reported outcomes evaluated comfort, treatment interference, usability, and device preference. All questionnaire items were rated using a 5-point Likert scale, and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test for paired samples was used to compare scores between the two devices.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>From the patient's perspective, the SRD received significantly higher satisfaction scores than the CSE for the amount of water in the oral cavity. Among dental clinicians, the SRD was rated significantly more favourably than the CSE across multiple domains, including freedom of one hand, amount of water in the patient's oral cavity, ease during one-on-one treatment, field of vision, perceived aerosol-related discomfort, fewer positional adjustments, smoothness of treatment progression, helpfulness during treatment, perceived negative-pressure stability during suction, and recommended level of device usage.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The SRD demonstrated favourable clinical usability and acceptability compared with the CSE, particularly from the clinician's perspective, while patient-reported outcomes were largely comparable between the two devices. Given the subjective, questionnaire-based design and non-randomized arch assignment of this pilot study, these findings should be interpreted with caution, and further studies with a randomized design and objective outcome measures are warranted before broader clinical adoption can be recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149127359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of Oral Health Programme for Teachers: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Munirah Paiizi, Mohd Najib Md Razi, Nor Faezah Md Bohari, Nawwal Alwani Mohd Radzi","doi":"10.1111/idh.70174","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.70174","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Many studies investigated the effectiveness of oral health programmes for teachers in terms of the impact of oral health knowledge, practices, perceptions and attitudes.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To review the effectiveness of oral health programmes designed for teachers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comprehensive search of the Scopus, PubMed and Web of Science databases was done to discover qualifying studies. This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 statement. Quality assessment was done according to checklists from the 'Critical Appraisal tools for use in Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Systematic Reviews'. The review focused on studies that utilised pre- and post-questionnaires on the teachers to assess the programme's effectiveness.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were 19 papers in total to report. All studies measured teachers' knowledge to assess their interventions' effectiveness. Only a few studies assessed practice, self-assessment/perception and attitude. Most studies showed that oral health interventions/programmes positively impacted teachers' knowledge, practice, perception and attitude. Although some studies reported insignificant changes for certain outcomes, there were still some positive changes in certain items.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Most studies in the review demonstrated that oral health programmes improved teachers' knowledge, practices, self-assessment, perceptions and attitudes towards oral health. This highlights the importance and relevance of implementing oral health interventions for teachers.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149109057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From Foundation to Future: Advancing Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Through Research, Innovation and Collaboration.","authors":"Heather Lewis","doi":"10.1111/idh.70168","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.70168","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149109114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}