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{"title":"Dental Hygiene Students' Education and Intent to Use Recommended Communication Techniques.","authors":"Catherine Maybury, Alice M Horowitz, Sharon R Clough, Min Qi Wang, Dushanka V Kleinman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose</b> Dental hygienists' knowledge and application of clear communication techniques are critical due to their role as primary providers of education about preventive regimens. The purpose of this study was to obtain information about dental hygiene students' perceived education regarding recommended communication techniques and their intent to use these techniques in practice.<b>Methods</b> A national online survey was designed by the University of Maryland and structured by the American Dental Association's Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention (CAAP). The survey was distributed by the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) in 2019 to 9533 student email addresses. The survey included student demographics, the recommended communication techniques they were exposed to, when and where they were assessed, whether they had heard of the term health literacy, and their intent to use the communication techniques once in clinical practice. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics and analysis of variance. Significance was set at <i>p</i>< 0.05.<b>Results</b> A total of 235 surveys were returned for a 2.5% response rate. The majority were female (95.7%), white (81.7%) and born in the United States (89.8%). Nearly a third (28.1%) were in baccalaureate programs and over half (59.1%) were in associate degree programs. The most frequently reported method used to educate students about provider-patient communication techniques was lectures (88.9%). Respondents were more likely to report having knowledge regarding the use of simple language (98.3%) than asking the patient to repeat back the information or instructions (87.7%). Respondents had greater confidence (82.1%) and intention to use simple language (92.8%) than confidence to ask patients to repeat back information (73.2%) or intention to do so in the future (67.7%) The majority (58.3%) reported being evaluated on communication skills both in the classroom and clinic setting.<b>Conclusions</b> Results of this survey, although non-representative of all dental hygiene students, suggest a need for increased classroom and clinic use of recommended communication techniques in dental hygiene education programs. Dental hygiene graduates must understand the use of recommended communication techniques to reduce misinformation about oral health and increase patients' knowledge and understanding about preventing oral diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 2","pages":"37-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143804876","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":"Implementation of the 2017 Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases by Clinical Dental Hygienists.","authors":"Qian Li, Linda D Boyd, Lori Giblin-Scanlon, Jared Vineyard, Kristeen Perry","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose</b> The World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions introduced a new framework for categorizing periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions in 2017. The purpose of this study was to investigate the current implementation practice and factors impacting implementation of the 2017 Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases by clinical dental hygienists.<b>Methods</b> Survey research was conducted in an online format with a non-probability sample of clinical dental hygienists recruited via social media and snowball sampling (n= 255). Components of the survey included personal, environmental, and behavioral factors along with intention to implement the classification of periodontal staging and grading system into patient care. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression.<b>Results</b> The survey completion rate was 71% (n=181). Environmental factors (β=.352, <i>p</i><.001) and personal factors (β=.469, <i>p</i><.001) were positively associated with the intention to implement the 2017 periodontal disease classification system. In contrast, behavioral factors (β=.011, <i>p</i>=.889) and highest degree earned (β=.079, <i>p</i>=.151) were not significant predictors. For the intention to attend continuing education courses on the new classification system, both behavioral factors (β=.388, <i>p</i><.001) and personal factors (β=.299, <i>p</i>=.003) were significant. However, environmental factors (β=-.048, <i>p</i>=.535), years in practice (β=-.041, <i>p</i>=.506), and familiarity (β=.066, <i>p</i>=.402) were not significant predictors.<b>Conclusion</b> Results demonstrated that both environmental and personal factors significantly influenced the intention to implement the 2017 periodontal disease classification system among clinical dental hygienists. To enhance integration, efforts should be made to focus on improving personal motivation and addressing the environmental/workplace factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 2","pages":"9-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143804879","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":"Ageism and Dental Hygiene: Reeducating ourselves for better patient care, research and education.","authors":"Deborah S Manne, Sarah H Kagan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 2","pages":"7-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143804870","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":"Modulation of stem cells from apical papilla using direct current electric fields: A pathway toward translational dentin regeneration","authors":"Xiaolin Li, Yu Gu, Jingyi Li, Yan Wang, Qian Liu, Lihong Qiu, Alastair J. Sloan, Fa‐Ming Chen, Xu Chen, Bing Song","doi":"10.1016/j.tdr.2025.100019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tdr.2025.100019","url":null,"abstract":"Dentin is produced by odontoblasts, which originate from mesenchymal cells in the dental papilla. Although numerous studies have explored the molecular switches involved in the differentiation of stem cells from apical papilla (SCAP), little is known about the involvement of electric signals in this process. Recent advances indicate that injured dentin generates an electric current. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate whether the extracellular electrical environment surrounding SCAP in the damaged root can promote tissue repair and regeneration. This study aims to investigate the regulatory effects of direct current electric fields (DCEFs) on SCAP, with the potential to contribute to innovative strategies for tooth regeneration. These strategies include the construction of in vitro models for mechanistic studies, the design of piezoelectric hydrogels for pulp regeneration, the development of novel dental pharmaceuticals, and the development of new clinical treatment techniques. • SCAP demonstrated anodal electrotaxis in DCEFs. • DCEFs influenced the proliferation and early odontogenic differentiation abilities of SCAP.","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"1 2","pages":"100019-100019"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147906559","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":"Cell membrane-coated berberine-dipotassium glycyrrhizinate nanomaterials for treating pulmonary infections following craniofacial surgery","authors":"Quan Xu, Lei‐Ming Cao, Jinmei Wu, Lin‐Lin Bu, Zhiyong Song, Heyou Han","doi":"10.1016/j.tdr.2025.100021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tdr.2025.100021","url":null,"abstract":"Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a common pathogen in local and pulmonary infections following craniofacial surgery, and antibiotic resistance can significantly hinder patient recovery. Berberine, a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent from traditional Chinese medicine, has been clinically used for decades but suffers from low bioavailability. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), with their high surface area and porosity, enable high drug loading and targeted release under specific conditions but are rapidly cleared from circulation. By coating MOFs with macrophage membranes, immune-evasion signals are mimicked, reducing clearance rates. This cell membrane-coated MOF drug delivery system allows berberine to specifically target infected areas, evade phagocytosis, and effectively combat infections. Using a one-pot synthesis method, zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) co-loaded with berberine and glycyrrhizinate (Ber&Gly@ZIF-8) was synthesized and coated with RAW 264.7 macrophage membranes to form Ber&Gly@ZIF-8@CM (BGZC). The nanomaterials were characterized using dynamic light scattering, ultraviolet spectrophotometry, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. Antibacterial activity against MRSA was tested via colony forming unit (CFU), live/dead staining, and electron microscopy. Cytocompatibility was assessed via hemolysis and 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assays. A murine lung infection model evaluated targeting and therapeutic efficacy. The average particle size of BGZC was approximately 200 nm. At a concentration of 100 µg/mL, the material exhibited a 99.5% bactericidal efficacy. The hemolysis rate was less than 5%, and at a concentration of 50 µg/mL, the survival rate of human normal lung epithelial cells (BEAS-2B) exceeded 90%. Additionally, the internalization rate of the material by RAW 264.7 cells was 10.88%, which was lower than the 22.56% observed in the group without cell membrane coating. In infected mice, BGZC accumulated in inflamed lungs, reducing bacterial load and consolidation without systemic toxicity (normal blood parameters and organ histology). Uninfected mice showed liver-focused accumulation. BGZC exhibits excellent targeting ability for infections and good biocompatibility, effectively reducing bacterial load and alleviating lung inflammation. It shows potential for treating local and pulmonary infections following craniofacial surgery. This macrophage-coated MOF nanoplatform enables targeted, biocompatible delivery of berberine, offering a promising strategy for treating drug-resistant infections after craniofacial surgery with reduced systemic toxicity. • A macrophage membrane-coated MOF drug delivery system (BGZC) was developed to enhance berberine’s bioavailability and infection-targeting ability. • BGZC effectively evades immune clearance and targets MRSA-infected tiss","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"1 2","pages":"100021-100021"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147902663","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":"Improving Dental Hygiene Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Confidence Toward Prenatal Oral Health Through Experiential Learning: A pilot study.","authors":"Denise C McKinney, Sinjini Sikdar, Shillpa Naavaal","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose</b> Maintaining optimal oral health is essential for maternal health as well as the health of their child. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine dental hygiene (DH) students' knowledge of prenatal oral health before and after receiving an asynchronous prenatal oral health care training (POHCT), and their attitudes and self-perceived confidence before and after receiving an experiential learning opportunity with a pregnant and/or post-partum client at a Women's Infants and Children nutrition program (WIC) clinic.<b>Methods</b> A one-group pre/post-test design was used. This IRB-approved study (#2027439-4) utilized a convenience sample of DH student participants (n=37) in their final year of a baccalaureate program at a public institution located in the southeastern United States. The POHCT program and pre/post surveys were completed in a learning management system. During the WIC rotation, participants assessed the presence of a dental home and oral health needs of the client. The validated Prenatal Oral Health Surveys 2015 and 2016:v0/v2, respectively, were used to measure knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and willingness related to practices for pregnant patients; additionally, demographic and program experience questions were included. Some statements were adapted to align with the POHCT and WIC rotation utilized in this study. All the statistical analyses were performed in the R statistical software and <i>p</i>≤0.05 was set for significance.<b>Results</b> A total of 34 participants (91.9%) completed the POHCT program and pre/post. In general, participants gained knowledge and confidence from the POHCT and WIC rotation. Overall, confidence in discussing proper infant feeding practices increased post-training (<i>p</i><0.001) and there was a marginal increase in knowledge about fluoride safety during pregnancy (<i>p</i>=0.06) but was not statistically significant. Participants reported that the POHCT and WIC rotation were valuable to their clinical education and would recommend continuing the experience for future DH students.<b>Conclusion</b> The POHCT and WIC rotation was successful in improving DH students' knowledge of pregnancy-related oral health topics and provided them with the opportunity and experience to practice learned skills.</p>","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 1","pages":"8-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143392565","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":"Advances and Challenges in Pediatric Oral Health.","authors":"Matt Crespin","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 1","pages":"4-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143392486","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":"Oral and General Health Implications of Alcoholism: A review of the literature.","authors":"Makayla Morcilio, Yvette G Reibel, Nicole Theis-Mahon, Rachel M Thelen, Michelle C Arnett","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose</b> The purpose of this narrative review of the literature was to examine the current evidence on alcoholism and the consequences on oral and general health, in addition to implications to enhance dental hygiene practice for individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD).<b>Methods</b> The search was developed for Medline (via Ovid) and then translated to Cinahl, Scopus, and Web of Science Core Collection. Search results were limited to 2016-present, humans, and English language. Results were exported to EndNote 21 (Clarivate Analytics) for deduplication and uploaded to Rayyan for screening. Two reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts against the inclusion criteria and conflicts were discussed until consensus. A second set of reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts, conflicts were discussed until consensus.<b>Results</b> Of the 406 articles, 383 were excluded. A total of 23 articles were included and categorized into five domains: general health (n=6), screening tools and education (n=5), oral health (n=4), periodontal diseases and conditions (n=4), and cancer (n=4). General health conditions identified included: cardiovascular events, ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, injuries sustained from traffic accidents, and secondary cancers. Microbial dysbiosis was identified in the gut microbiome, respiratory tract and oral/gut. Oral conditions included: AUD risk of poor oral hygiene, bruxism symptoms/tooth wear, necrotizing periodontal diseases and peri-implant disease. The AUDIT-C was found to be a reliable screening tool to identify patients at risk of hazardous alcohol consumption in the dental setting.<b>Conclusion</b> Excessive alcohol consumption increases morbidity and mortality risk due to the association of chronic health conditions, inflammation and secondary cancers.</p>","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 1","pages":"41-54"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143392570","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":"Match Accuracy of Burned Teeth: A pilot study of allied dental professionals.","authors":"Brenda T Bradshaw, Marsha A Voelker, Samantha C Vest, Sinjini Sikdar","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose</b> The purpose of this pilot study was to assess allied dental professionals' match accuracy of burned teeth; a skill required by disaster victim identification (DVI) team members.<b>Methods</b> This cross-sectional study used a convenience sample of registered dental hygienists (RDH) (n=15) and dental assistants (DA) (n=15) to assess their match accuracy of burned teeth with simulated antemortem (AM) and postmortem (PM) images. Fifteen human teeth were heated at 400°C for 15 minutes. Prior to and following heat alteration, each tooth was photographed and radiographed. Images were presented to participants in randomized order, and they were instructed to correctly match them with the teeth. Each participant completed 60 matches for the 15 teeth with 1 set of pre- and post-burned photographs and 1 pre- and post-burned periapical (PA) radiographs. Following the match accuracy activity, participants completed an electronic questionnaire to report demographic data and indicate their perceptions of performed tasks.<b>Results</b> A one-sided one-sample binomial proportion test revealed that on average, participants demonstrated more than 80% match accuracy of the teeth with AM and PM images (<i>p</i>=0.0003). When compared by profession, the average match accuracy was 82.1% for RDHs and 72.7% for DAs. A two-sided two-sample binomial proportion test revealed no statistically significant difference of performance between the professions (<i>p</i>=0.8505). A one-sided linear trend test indicated no significant association between match accuracy and years of work experience (<i>p</i>=0.2371).<b>Conclusion</b> On average, participants demonstrated the ability to transfer professional skills to match burned teeth with simulated AM and PM images. Differences in professional background and years of work experience did not have a significant impact. More research is needed to best understand allied dental professionals' transferrable DVI skills.</p>","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 1","pages":"32-40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143392568","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":"Fluoride in 2025.","authors":"Christine Farrell, Sandy Sutton","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52471,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists'' Association","volume":"99 1","pages":"6-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143392491","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}