Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association最新文献

{"title":"Leadership Development in Dental Hygiene Education: Insights from a pilot study.","authors":"Jennifer L Brame, Jennie Ledbetter, Elizabeth C Kornegay, Jennifer B Harmon","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose</b> Increasing trends have identified the importance of leadership development for health care professionals, however this concept has been largely unexplored in dental hygiene (DH) curricula. Without leadership development, DH students may struggle to perceive themselves as leaders in their professional careers, limiting their full capabilities. The purpose of this pilot study was to design, implement, and evaluate a leadership development curriculum for DH students.<b>Methods</b> This pilot study used a cross-sectional design. All senior DH students (n=24) completed the DiSC personality assessment to assess personal traits and received leadership development instruction, including presentations, interactive learning activities, and engaging discussions. Students were invited to complete pre- and post-surveys with Likert-scale items to measure self-awareness and leadership behaviors and open-ended questions to explore leadership perspectives. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data, and emergent themes from the open-ended items were identifired.<b>Results</b> Most students (92.0%, n=22) completed both surveys. All (n=22) participants agreed that leadership development enhanced the awareness of individual professional values and increased their self-awareness; most (91.0%, n=20) rated their belief positively that leadership is an important skill in the DH profession. When comparing pre- and post-survey responses, learner confidence increased in defining leadership self-awareness (<i>p</i>=0.007). Open-ended responses supported perceptions regarding leadership development being essential in the curriculum and profession. Themes regarding behaviors, attitudes, values, and beliefs toward leadership development emerged to indicate an understanding and agreement for leadership skill-building to support professional roles and responsibilities. The programmatic course design was well-received. Feedback indicated value in both the content and interactive seminars as pedagogical strategies to deliver the curriculum.<b>Conclusion</b> The results of this study support the need and desire for DH students to engage in leadership development during their undergraduate programs. Findings can provide insight into the course design and content of leadership development programs in the DH curriculum.</p>","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 4","pages":"32-43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144790642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sustainability of School-Based Outreach Programs in South Dakota.","authors":"Caitlyn Lint, Tasha Wendel","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dental caries is a common and preventable disease in school-age children. Regular access to school-based dental care, can help reduce caries in this population. A dental hygiene program located in South Dakota developed an intervention to address the lack of accessible dental care for school-age children residing in rural areas. The purpose of this short report was to describe a recurring outreach program and discuss the criteria needed to promote the sustainability of school-based outreach programs in rural and underserved schools in South Dakota. With the assistance of grant funding, the University of South Dakota Department of Dental Hygiene was able to provide preventative oral health care services in schools that met the following criteria: schools must located be in a rural area in South Dakota within 100 miles of the university; fall within the guidelines of a health or dental provider shortage area; participants must be of school-age with a special emphasis placed on those with no dental home, limited access to care, and who are underinsured. Throughout the duration of the 12-year program 30 schools in southeastern South Dakota have been visited annually by dental hygiene students. Nearly 20% of the participants within these schools were at high risk for dental caries and/or utilized Medicaid/CHIP. The Preventive Dental Program (PDP) has been successful in achieving components of sustainability over time through continued commitment to the program's goals and missions, ongoing collaboration with schools, improving the service models, and increasing the program's capacity in local systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 4","pages":"55-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144790645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Literature Review as a Graded Assignment: Fostering positive attitudes of dental hygiene students towards research.","authors":"Nazlee Sharmin, Ava K Chow","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose</b> Evidence-based practice (EBP) is increasingly emphasized across various health care professions, including dental hygiene. The purpose of this study was to evaluate dental hygiene (DH) student attitudes toward utilizing research and EBP through the introduction of a literature review assignment as part of the education program.<b>Methods</b> A descriptive study was conducted to explore third year dental hygiene students' (n=48) perceptions of a research-based literature review assignment as part of an oral biology course. The assignment included a multiple choice and a reflective question examining students' perceptions of the activity. Descriptive statistics and manifest content analysis were used to analyze the data.<b>Results</b> A majority (96.0%, n=46) of the class responded to the reflective question survey. Three fourths of the participants (74.0%, n=34) stated that the literature review assignment helped them integrate and expand what they learned in the classroom. Content analysis generated 22 codes that were compiled into eight subcategories and then condensed into four categories. The participants perceived four main impacts of the literature review assignment on their learning experiences: bridging theory and practice, improved and engaged learning experiences, personal and professional development, and positive attitude towards research.<b>Conclusion</b> Although the study findings are based on one cohort of DH students, they demonstrated the emergence of a positive attitude among students towards research because of completing the literature review assignment. Future research should aim to explore the perceptions and attitudes of faculty members and diverse student populations towards research-based assignments embedded in the DH curriculum.</p>","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 4","pages":"44-54"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144790643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Art of Communication and What the Science Tells Us.","authors":"Catherine K Draper","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 4","pages":"4-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144790715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Relationship of Handedness, Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Dental Hygienists.","authors":"Kristin R Natali, Susan J Jenkins Lewando, Linda D Boyd, Jared Vineyard","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose</b> Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) have a high prevalence among dental hygienists (DHs). However, there is a gap in the literature on WMSDs related to handedness and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The purpose of this study was to measure the relationship between WMSDs, handedness, and HRQoL in DHs in clinical practice.<b>Methods</b> A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a convenience sample of DHs residing in the United States or Canada. The survey instrument consisted of three validated questionnaires on handedness, WMSDs, and HRQoL, as well as an open-ended question on the effects of WMSDs on HRQoL. Measures of frequency and logistic regression were used to determine handedness, and injuries and their influence on HRQoL.<b>Results</b> A total of 335 participants met the inclusion criteria and completed the survey. Most identified as right-handed (78.2%, n=262); a smaller group identified as left handed (8.1%, n=27). Respondents reported that WMSDs in the lower back (39.8% n=94) and wrist/hand (34.6%, n=82) over the past 12 months negatively impacted work activities. Handedness and the average number of weekly hours devoted to patient care were associated with poor physical health (<i>p</i>=.05), poor mental health (<i>p</i>=<.001), and activity limitation (<i>p</i>=.02). However, handedness was not a predictor of WMSDs or HRQoL.<b>Conclusion</b> While the prevalence of left-handedness in this study was higher than in the general population, handedness was not a predictor of WMSDs and HRQoL. However, WMSDs of the lower back, wrists/hands, and neck affected the ability to work in the past 12 months, and WMSDs of the upper back negatively impacted HRQoL.</p>","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 4","pages":"6-17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144790716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Medical-Dental Integration: Barriers to Implementing Silver Diamine Fluoride into Primary Care Well-Child Visits.","authors":"Raisa N Deretti, Courtney Vannah, Linda D Boyd","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose</b> Dental caries is the most common chronic disease in children and the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends integration of oral health assessments and minimally invasive services into primary care for early oral health prevention. The purpose of the study was to identify barriers to integrating silver diamine fluoride (SDF) into well-child visits with primary care physicians (PCPs) and non-medical professionals and to provide recommendations for future medical-dental integration (MDI) interventions.<b>Methods</b> This phenomenological qualitative study used a purposive sample of PCPs and non-medical professionals (n=12) and virtual semi-structured interviews for data collection. Inductive followed by deductive analysis approaches were used for thematic analysis.<b>Results</b> Nine themes across four domains emerged; systems level barriers within healthcare systems, educational barriers, workflow challenges, and provider perceptions. Barrier themes included approval processes within the healthcare system, billing and coding processes, lack of oral health education, training challenges, lack of workflow time, shortage of oral health providers, oral health professionals' views on SDF, as well as perceptions SDF is a novel treatment and outside the medical scope of practice. Further analysis identified 10 recommendations to assist other professionals or health systems in future MDI efforts.<b>Conclusion</b> This study provides insight into barriers for development and implementation of SDF integration initiatives to aid increased adoption of SDF into primary care, and MDI efforts overall. The barriers identified and recommendations offer opportunities for dental hygienists to engage in collaborative interprofessional care.</p>","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 4","pages":"18-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144790644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fabrication of nano-structured biphasic calcium phosphate bioceramics to promote bone regeneration","authors":"Yu Zhuang, Wenjun Sun, Huilu Zhan, Hai-Yan Li, Kaili Lin","doi":"10.1016/j.tdr.2025.100036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tdr.2025.100036","url":null,"abstract":"In recent years, inorganic non-metallic bone graft materials have attracted growing attention in bone defect repair. Among these, biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) bioceramics, consisting of hydroxyapatite (Ca 10 (PO 4 ) 6 (OH) 2 , HAp) and β-tricalcium phosphate (Ca 3 (PO4) 2 , β-TCP), have been widely used in bone regeneration and dental therapies due to their biocompatibility, degradability, and osteoconductivity. However, traditional artificial BCP bioceramics have limitations, such as poor osteogenic and angiogenic capacities, which restrict their broader clinical applications To better mimic hierarchical structure of natural bone, a nano-structured BCP bioceramic composed of HAp nano-wires and β-TCP components was fabricated via in-situ hydrothermal treatment using α-TCP/β-TCP ceramic as the precursor. The nano-structured BCP bioceramic was evaluated with in vitro and in vivo experiments Compared to conventional BCP bioceramic, the fabricated nano-structured BCP bioceramic promoted the proliferation, adhesion, and osteogenic and angiogenic differentiation of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells (BMSCs). Furthermore, it significantly promoted bone defect repair in vivo , as demonstrated in a rat cranial defect model Through composition-structure-function design, nano-structured BCP bioceramics not only resolves the donor crisis associated with autologous bone grafting but also propels bone repair from ‘structural replacement’ to ‘functional regeneration’. Clinical significance: This advancement is reshaping clinical practice standards in orthopedic, oral, and plastic surgery. • Nano-structured biphasic calcium phosphate bioceramics promoted osteogenesis coupled with angiogenesis. • Nano-structured bioceramics improved cell adhension, activated angiogenesis and osteogenesis for enhanced bone regeneration. • These findings provide a strong theoretical basis for the development of nano-structured calcium phosphate bone graft materials.","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"1 3","pages":"100036-100036"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147885490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Motivational Interviewing in Dental Hygiene Education: Past Lessons, Present Practices, and Future Directions.","authors":"Michelle C Arnett, Jennifer Cullen, Kimberly Bray","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 3","pages":"5-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144295286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Utilization of the HPV Brief Motivational Interviewing Skills-Based Training Among University of Minnesota Dental Hygiene Alumni.","authors":"Cynthia L Stull, Kelly Rogers, Keeley Flavin, Rachel Thelen, Michael D Evans, Michelle C Arnett","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose</b> Despite the availability of a vaccine to prevent Human papillomavirus-related oropharyngeal cancer (HPV-OPC), its incidence has surpassed all other HPV-related cancers. Dental hygienists play an important role in patient education and vaccine counseling for the prevention of HPV-OPC. The purpose of this study was to assess the utilization of HPV Brief Motivational Interviewing (brief MI) Skills Based Training among the University of Minnesota (UMN) dental hygiene alumni.<b>Methods</b> A quantitative study was conducted with a convenience sample of dental hygiene alumni (classes of 2020-2024; n=135) who completed HPV Brief MI Skills Based Training at the UMN. Multiple recruitment strategies were used including email, mail, social media, and snowball sampling. Participants completed a 37-item anonymous electronic survey via Qualtrics. The survey was adapted from previously used instruments to assess HPV knowledge, attitudes, current practices in HPV counseling, and the application of brief MI for the prevention of HPV-OPC.<b>Results</b> Among the participants (n=51), 49% reported using MI strategies to counsel at least one patient on prevention of HPV-OPC infections and indicated high comfort and confidence in applying MI strategies. However, most participants (73%) acknowledged they do not routinely discuss HPV with patients. Barriers included time constraints, vaccine resistance, difficulty initiating conversations, and lack of confidence or comfort during discussions. Results indicate that knowledge retention and attitudes may be influenced by frequency of practice.<b>Conclusion</b> Dental hygiene alumni from five consecutive cohorts who received HPV Brief MI Skills-Based Training reported comfort and confidence in HPV communication with patients. Findings suggest brief MI is an effective counseling strategy for HPV-OPC prevention and vaccine advocacy. Reported barriers to regular HPV-OPC prevention counseling suggest a change in dental practice culture may be needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 3","pages":"24-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144295289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Guide to Applying Motivational Interviewing in Nutritional Counseling in Dental Hygiene Education.","authors":"Heather Anderson, Sarah Jackson, Michelle C Arnett","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oral and systemic chronic health conditions are widespread in the United States, and nutrition plays a crucial role in their prevention and management. Dental hygienists, as prevention specialists, are uniquely positioned to incorporate nutritional counseling into patient care due to their education and expertise in risk assessment. Despite its importance, integrating effective nutritional counseling in clinical practice is often challenging, with barriers such as time constraints, patient compliance, and clinician confidence. This report presents a blueprint for incorporating motivational interviewing (MI) through a Nutritional Risk Assessment and Counseling Tool (NRACT) into dental hygiene education at Eastern Washington University (EWU). The five-semester dental hygiene curriculum at EWU integrates nutrition concepts early in the course of study, using MI strategies to enhance student confidence in patient counseling. Students receive foundational training in MI techniques, including open-ended questions, reflective listening, and evoking patient motivation. The NRACT supports both assessment and structured nutritional counseling, allowing students to guide patient interactions effectively. Through clinical practice, workshops, and peer feedback, students refine their MI skills and develop confidence addressing nutrition-related concerns. Initial outcomes from EWU suggest incorporating the NRACT, which includes MI, increases students' comfort in discussing topics like nutrition while enhancing patient-centered care. This short report provides the framework to foster the development of skilled oral health care professionals equipped to promote nutritional health. Additionally, this report offers a transferable model for integrating nutritional counseling into dental hygiene education across diverse educational settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 3","pages":"51-58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144295371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}