Recent items - Journal of Dental Education
With Growing Evidence of Successful Methods to Increase Student Diversity, What's Needed Now Is Commitment
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Long-Term Outcomes of a Dental Postbaccalaureate Program: Increasing Dental Student Diversity and Oral Health Care Access
09/05/2013 06:33
The University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry established the Dental Postbaccalaureate Program in 1998 to provide reapplication assistance to students from economically and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds who were previo
09/05/2013 06:33
The University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry established the Dental Postbaccalaureate Program in 1998 to provide reapplication assistance to students from economically and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds who were previo
Increasing Dental Student Diversity Through the UNLV Dental Prospects Program
09/05/2013 06:33
Adequately providing for the health care of the growing minority population in the United States requires increased racial and ethnic diversity of the health care workforce. Long-term diversity in the dental profession depends on a more diverse stud
09/05/2013 06:33
Adequately providing for the health care of the growing minority population in the United States requires increased racial and ethnic diversity of the health care workforce. Long-term diversity in the dental profession depends on a more diverse stud
A Survey of Degree Completion Programs in Dental Hygiene Education
09/05/2013 06:33
The purpose of this descriptive study was to identify specific information related to U.S. dental hygiene baccalaureate degree completion programs. Learning experiences, assessment methods, and baccalaureate institutional partnerships were assessed.
09/05/2013 06:33
The purpose of this descriptive study was to identify specific information related to U.S. dental hygiene baccalaureate degree completion programs. Learning experiences, assessment methods, and baccalaureate institutional partnerships were assessed.
Framework for E-Learning Assessment in Dental Education: A Global Model for the Future
09/05/2013 06:33
The framework presented in this article demonstrates strategies for a global approach to e-curricula in dental education by considering a collection of outcome assessment tools. By combining the outcomes for overall assessment, a global model for a
09/05/2013 06:33
The framework presented in this article demonstrates strategies for a global approach to e-curricula in dental education by considering a collection of outcome assessment tools. By combining the outcomes for overall assessment, a global model for a
Predoctoral Dental Implant Education at Creighton University School of Dentistry
09/05/2013 06:33
The purpose of this report is to describe the dental implant education that predoctoral students receive and to characterize the patient population receiving implants at Creighton University School of Dentistry (CDS). CDS has no postdoctoral residen
09/05/2013 06:33
The purpose of this report is to describe the dental implant education that predoctoral students receive and to characterize the patient population receiving implants at Creighton University School of Dentistry (CDS). CDS has no postdoctoral residen
Oral Health Education for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students
09/05/2013 06:33
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether an interdisciplinary, multifaceted oral health education program delivered to pediatric nurse practitioner students at the University of California, San Francisco, would improve their knowledge, confiden
09/05/2013 06:33
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether an interdisciplinary, multifaceted oral health education program delivered to pediatric nurse practitioner students at the University of California, San Francisco, would improve their knowledge, confiden
Electronic Health Records: A Valuable Tool for Dental School Strategic Planning
09/05/2013 06:33
The objective of this study was to investigate if electronic patient records have utility in dental school strategic planning. Electronic health records (EHRs) have been used by all predoctoral students and faculty members at Nova Southeastern Unive
09/05/2013 06:33
The objective of this study was to investigate if electronic patient records have utility in dental school strategic planning. Electronic health records (EHRs) have been used by all predoctoral students and faculty members at Nova Southeastern Unive
Can Dental Students Be Taught to Use Dental Radiographs for Osteoporosis Screening?
09/05/2013 06:33
This study investigated the possibility of teaching dental students to detect radiographic changes suggestive of osteoporosis. Twenty-five panoramic radiographs from dental school patients with a history of osteoporosis and radiographic changes sugg
09/05/2013 06:33
This study investigated the possibility of teaching dental students to detect radiographic changes suggestive of osteoporosis. Twenty-five panoramic radiographs from dental school patients with a history of osteoporosis and radiographic changes sugg
Current Trends in Community-Based Clinical Teaching Programs in U.K. and Ireland Dental Schools
09/05/2013 06:33
Community-based clinical teaching/outreach programs using a variety of approaches have been established in many predoctoral dental schools around the world. The aim of this article is to report current trends in the teaching of community-based clini
09/05/2013 06:33
Community-based clinical teaching/outreach programs using a variety of approaches have been established in many predoctoral dental schools around the world. The aim of this article is to report current trends in the teaching of community-based clini
A Critical Appraisal of Holistic Teaching and Its Effects on Dental Student Learning at University of Bergen, Norway
09/05/2013 06:33
The curriculum of the dental faculty at the University of Bergen, Norway, was revised and a new curriculum implemented in 1998 based on the principles of holistic teaching and patient-centered treatment. The first candidates graduated in 2003. The c
09/05/2013 06:33
The curriculum of the dental faculty at the University of Bergen, Norway, was revised and a new curriculum implemented in 1998 based on the principles of holistic teaching and patient-centered treatment. The first candidates graduated in 2003. The c
Dental Students' Familiarity with the Medical Management of Dental Patients at Brazilian Dental Schools
09/05/2013 06:33
Drug therapy in dentistry is essential for patients’ treatment and requires special care by dentists, so it must be part of a well-grounded education for predoctoral dental students. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of under
09/05/2013 06:33
Drug therapy in dentistry is essential for patients’ treatment and requires special care by dentists, so it must be part of a well-grounded education for predoctoral dental students. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of under
Teaching Model for Artificial Teeth and Endodontic Apex Locators
09/05/2013 06:33
Artificial teeth are a useful teaching aid during endodontic education. This article describes the development of a simple and inexpensive model that can be equipped with artificial teeth. It shows that working length determination in artificial roo
09/05/2013 06:33
Artificial teeth are a useful teaching aid during endodontic education. This article describes the development of a simple and inexpensive model that can be equipped with artificial teeth. It shows that working length determination in artificial roo
Development of Undergraduate Gerodontology Courses in Austria, Switzerland, and Germany from 2004 to 2009
09/05/2013 06:33
The growing number of individuals over the age of sixty-five with specific dental needs requires increased teaching efforts to adequately prepare predoctoral dental students. The study assessed whether such increases in undergraduate gerodontology t
09/05/2013 06:33
The growing number of individuals over the age of sixty-five with specific dental needs requires increased teaching efforts to adequately prepare predoctoral dental students. The study assessed whether such increases in undergraduate gerodontology t
Structured Student-Generated Videos for First-Year Students at a Dental School in Malaysia
09/05/2013 06:33
Student-generated videos provide an authentic learning experience for students, enhance motivation and engagement, improve communication skills, and improve collaborative learning skills. This article describes the development and implementation of
09/05/2013 06:33
Student-generated videos provide an authentic learning experience for students, enhance motivation and engagement, improve communication skills, and improve collaborative learning skills. This article describes the development and implementation of
Learning Experience in Endodontics: Brazilian Students' Perceptions
09/05/2013 06:33
Including students’ perceptions in the educational process is considered a key component in monitoring the quality of academic programs. This study aimed to evaluate the concept of one’s learning experience in endodontic teaching from th
09/05/2013 06:33
Including students’ perceptions in the educational process is considered a key component in monitoring the quality of academic programs. This study aimed to evaluate the concept of one’s learning experience in endodontic teaching from th
Undergraduate Dental English Education in Japanese Dental Schools
09/05/2013 06:33
Dental schools in Japan are among many worldwide whose medium of instruction is not in English. With advances in science, technology, and communication, the demand for the globalization of professions increases. At present, dental schools in Asia, t
09/05/2013 06:33
Dental schools in Japan are among many worldwide whose medium of instruction is not in English. With advances in science, technology, and communication, the demand for the globalization of professions increases. At present, dental schools in Asia, t
Feasibility of a Computerized Clinical Decision Support System for Treating Tobacco Use in Dental Clinics
11/04/2013 10:45
This study tested the feasibility of using information technology to improve dentists’ adherence to the Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence Clinical Practice Guidelines by offering a web-based computer-mediated clinical decision support system
11/04/2013 10:45
This study tested the feasibility of using information technology to improve dentists’ adherence to the Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence Clinical Practice Guidelines by offering a web-based computer-mediated clinical decision support system
Assessment of Graduate Orthodontic Programs in North America
11/04/2013 10:45
This study collected information on four main aspects of U.S. and Canadian orthodontic programs: demographic profiles of residents, requirements for graduation, graduate curriculum, and number of faculty and staff members. Program directors at seven
11/04/2013 10:45
This study collected information on four main aspects of U.S. and Canadian orthodontic programs: demographic profiles of residents, requirements for graduation, graduate curriculum, and number of faculty and staff members. Program directors at seven
Comparing Methods of Cultural Competency Training and Assessment in a Predoctoral Dental Course
11/04/2013 10:45
Cultural competence is considered an important skill in health care delivery; accordingly, it requires an effective and efficient course of training. Web-based teaching has increasingly been used in medical education with a few reports also in the d
11/04/2013 10:45
Cultural competence is considered an important skill in health care delivery; accordingly, it requires an effective and efficient course of training. Web-based teaching has increasingly been used in medical education with a few reports also in the d
M-OSCE as a Method to Measure Dental Hygiene Students' Critical Thinking: A Pilot Study
11/04/2013 10:45
Educators in all academic disciplines have been encouraged to utilize assessment strategies to evaluate students’ critical thinking. The purpose of this study was to assess the viability of the modified objective structured clinical examinatio
11/04/2013 10:45
Educators in all academic disciplines have been encouraged to utilize assessment strategies to evaluate students’ critical thinking. The purpose of this study was to assess the viability of the modified objective structured clinical examinatio
Should Medical Students Be Educated About Dental Trauma Emergency Management? A Study of Physicians and Dentists in Kerman Province, Iran
11/04/2013 10:45
Since physicians sometimes need to attend a case of dental trauma, it is necessary that they possess sufficient knowledge of management of traumatic dental emergencies. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge of dental trauma among dentists
11/04/2013 10:45
Since physicians sometimes need to attend a case of dental trauma, it is necessary that they possess sufficient knowledge of management of traumatic dental emergencies. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge of dental trauma among dentists
Assessment of Root Canal Treatment Outcomes Performed by Turkish Dental Students: Results After Two Years
11/04/2013 10:45
The aim of this study was to evaluate radiographically the periapical status and technical standard of root canal therapies performed by a group of undergraduate dental students in Turkey two years following completion of the treatments. A random sa
11/04/2013 10:45
The aim of this study was to evaluate radiographically the periapical status and technical standard of root canal therapies performed by a group of undergraduate dental students in Turkey two years following completion of the treatments. A random sa
Indian Dental Students' Attitudes and Practices Regarding Tobacco Cessation Counseling
11/04/2013 10:45
Tobacco cessation counseling (TCC) has been proven to be very effective in helping tobacco users to quit. Dentists can play a vital role in helping patients to quit tobacco use. The aim of this study was to examine five groups of Indian dental stude
11/04/2013 10:45
Tobacco cessation counseling (TCC) has been proven to be very effective in helping tobacco users to quit. Dentists can play a vital role in helping patients to quit tobacco use. The aim of this study was to examine five groups of Indian dental stude
Saudi Arabian Dental Students' Knowledge and Beliefs Regarding Obesity in Children and Adults
11/04/2013 10:45
The objectives of this study were to determine knowledge/beliefs of a group of Saudi Arabian dental students regarding overweight/obesity (OW/OB). Dental students (fourth-year, fifth-year, and interns) at King Saud University College of Dentistry co
11/04/2013 10:45
The objectives of this study were to determine knowledge/beliefs of a group of Saudi Arabian dental students regarding overweight/obesity (OW/OB). Dental students (fourth-year, fifth-year, and interns) at King Saud University College of Dentistry co
Relationship Between Procrastination and Academic Performance Among a Group of Undergraduate Dental Students in India
11/04/2013 10:45
Procrastination, generally defined as a voluntary, irrational delay of behavior, is a prevalent phenomenon among college students throughout the world and occurs at alarmingly high rates. For this study, a survey was conducted of 209 second-, third-
11/04/2013 10:45
Procrastination, generally defined as a voluntary, irrational delay of behavior, is a prevalent phenomenon among college students throughout the world and occurs at alarmingly high rates. For this study, a survey was conducted of 209 second-, third-
Oral Medicine: Defining an Emerging Specialty in the United States
11/04/2013 10:45
Oral medicine is a specialized area of study within the scope of dental medicine. This discipline is often viewed as the crossroads between medicine and dentistry and has become integral in both pre-and postdoctoral dental education. Oral medicine i
11/04/2013 10:45
Oral medicine is a specialized area of study within the scope of dental medicine. This discipline is often viewed as the crossroads between medicine and dentistry and has become integral in both pre-and postdoctoral dental education. Oral medicine i
Past, Present, and Future of Predoctoral Dental Education in Orofacial Pain and TMDs: A Call for Interprofessional Education
11/04/2013 10:45
Over the past several decades, there has been an explosion of knowledge in the fields of science and technology as they relate to the profession of dentistry. Due to these advances, dental curricula have had to incorporate many changes as they prepa
11/04/2013 10:45
Over the past several decades, there has been an explosion of knowledge in the fields of science and technology as they relate to the profession of dentistry. Due to these advances, dental curricula have had to incorporate many changes as they prepa
"Meaningful Use" of EHR in Dental School Clinics: How to Benefit from the U.S. HITECH Act's Financial and Quality Improvement Incentives
11/04/2013 10:45
Through the 2009 HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health) Act, the U.S. government committed $27 billion to incentivize the adoption and "meaningful use" of certified electronic health records (EHRs) by providers, incl
11/04/2013 10:45
Through the 2009 HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health) Act, the U.S. government committed $27 billion to incentivize the adoption and "meaningful use" of certified electronic health records (EHRs) by providers, incl
What Is the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Dental Student Clinical Performance?
11/04/2013 10:45
Emotional intelligence has emerged as a key factor in differentiating average from outstanding performers in managerial and leadership positions across multiple business settings, but relatively few studies have examined the role of emotional intell
11/04/2013 10:45
Emotional intelligence has emerged as a key factor in differentiating average from outstanding performers in managerial and leadership positions across multiple business settings, but relatively few studies have examined the role of emotional intell
Critical Incidents, Successes, and Challenges of Community-Based Dental Education
11/04/2013 10:45
In 2006, the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health at A.T. Still University (ATSU ASDOH) implemented an intensive community-based education program for its inaugural fourth-year students called the Integrated Community Service Partnerships (
11/04/2013 10:45
In 2006, the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health at A.T. Still University (ATSU ASDOH) implemented an intensive community-based education program for its inaugural fourth-year students called the Integrated Community Service Partnerships (
Assessment of Implementation of a CAMBRA-Based Program in a Dental School Environment
11/04/2013 10:45
Caries development is determined by a balance of protective and pathological factors, so the clinician should be able to identify and document those factors, understand their relative weight in disease development or reversal, and make recommendatio
11/04/2013 10:45
Caries development is determined by a balance of protective and pathological factors, so the clinician should be able to identify and document those factors, understand their relative weight in disease development or reversal, and make recommendatio
Risk Assessment-Based Individualized Treatment (RABIT): A Comprehensive Approach to Dental Patient Recall
11/04/2013 10:45
Patient recall should be a tool to support prevention, allow early intervention, and ensure long-term dental health. Although the concept of patient-customized recall intervals has increased in popularity, recommendations vary significantly. Concept
11/04/2013 10:45
Patient recall should be a tool to support prevention, allow early intervention, and ensure long-term dental health. Although the concept of patient-customized recall intervals has increased in popularity, recommendations vary significantly. Concept
Use of Shared Faculty in U.S. and Canadian Dental Schools
26/03/2013 17:09
Dental schools are facing substantial financial challenges and a shortage of faculty members. One solution to address these issues has been to hire "shared" faculty members, i.e., faculty members whose primary appointment is at one institution who a
26/03/2013 17:09
Dental schools are facing substantial financial challenges and a shortage of faculty members. One solution to address these issues has been to hire "shared" faculty members, i.e., faculty members whose primary appointment is at one institution who a
Faculty Development for Underrepresented Minority Dental Faculty and Residents
26/03/2013 17:09
This report describes the implementation and evaluation of the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Dental Faculty Development Program (DFDP) for fifteen participants: five advanced dental education faculty members and ten residents. The 100-hour DFDP, des
26/03/2013 17:09
This report describes the implementation and evaluation of the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Dental Faculty Development Program (DFDP) for fifteen participants: five advanced dental education faculty members and ten residents. The 100-hour DFDP, des
A Program to Recruit and Mentor Future Academic Dentists: Successes and Challenges
26/03/2013 17:09
There is a continuing shortage of academic dentists due to myriad factors. However, each graduating class of dental students includes a select group who choose to explore academic positions. It is this group of potential academic dentists that a fou
26/03/2013 17:09
There is a continuing shortage of academic dentists due to myriad factors. However, each graduating class of dental students includes a select group who choose to explore academic positions. It is this group of potential academic dentists that a fou
Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Continuing Dental Professional Development on Learning, Behavior, or Patient Outcomes
26/03/2013 17:09
This study is based on a systematic review of studies using a randomized controlled trial or quasi-experimental design in order to synthesize existing evidence evaluating the effectiveness of continuing professional development (CPD) interventions i
26/03/2013 17:09
This study is based on a systematic review of studies using a randomized controlled trial or quasi-experimental design in order to synthesize existing evidence evaluating the effectiveness of continuing professional development (CPD) interventions i
Awareness and Beliefs Regarding Intimate Partner Violence Among First-Year Dental Students
26/03/2013 17:09
Intimate partner violence (IPV) may affect one to four million individuals per year in the United States, with women accounting for the majority of both reported and unreported cases. Dental professionals are in a unique position to identify many ty
26/03/2013 17:09
Intimate partner violence (IPV) may affect one to four million individuals per year in the United States, with women accounting for the majority of both reported and unreported cases. Dental professionals are in a unique position to identify many ty
Live Broadcast Lectures on Complete Denture Prosthodontics at Tokyo Medical and Dental University: Comparison of Two Years
26/03/2013 17:09
A live broadcasting system was developed as part of dental education with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Tokyo Medical and Dental University. The purpose of this study was to utilize this system in complete denture prosthodontics,
26/03/2013 17:09
A live broadcasting system was developed as part of dental education with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Tokyo Medical and Dental University. The purpose of this study was to utilize this system in complete denture prosthodontics,
Career Decisions of Undergraduate Dental Students at the University of Science and Technology, Yemen
26/03/2013 17:09
Students’ reasons for choosing dentistry as a profession have not been well documented, especially in the developing countries. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the reasons why undergraduate Yemeni dental students who attended
26/03/2013 17:09
Students’ reasons for choosing dentistry as a profession have not been well documented, especially in the developing countries. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the reasons why undergraduate Yemeni dental students who attended
Brazilian Dental Students' Intentions and Motivations Towards Their Professional Career
26/03/2013 17:09
Investigating career motivations and intentions of dental students provides a better understanding of their role in society and contributes to the debate on dental education and practices. This study describes the profile, career choice motivations,
26/03/2013 17:09
Investigating career motivations and intentions of dental students provides a better understanding of their role in society and contributes to the debate on dental education and practices. This study describes the profile, career choice motivations,
Dental Laboratory Technology Education in China: Current Situation and Challenges
26/03/2013 17:09
Modern dentistry and dental education in China were first introduced from abroad by Dr. Lindsay in 1907. However, advancements in the field of dental laboratory technology did not occur to the same degree in specialties such as prosthodontics and or
26/03/2013 17:09
Modern dentistry and dental education in China were first introduced from abroad by Dr. Lindsay in 1907. However, advancements in the field of dental laboratory technology did not occur to the same degree in specialties such as prosthodontics and or
A Survey of Local Anesthesia Education in Turkish Dental Schools
26/03/2013 17:09
The aim of this study was to evaluate differences with regard to local anesthesia education in Turkish dental schools. Questionnaires designed to collect information about local anesthesia education were sent to the heads of the Departments of Oral
26/03/2013 17:09
The aim of this study was to evaluate differences with regard to local anesthesia education in Turkish dental schools. Questionnaires designed to collect information about local anesthesia education were sent to the heads of the Departments of Oral
Team-Based Learning in a Preclinical Removable Denture Prosthesis Module in a United Arab Emirates Dental School
26/03/2013 17:09
The purpose of this article is to describe the implementation of a team-based learning (TBL) approach in a removable denture prosthesis (RDP) module and present the results of students’ performance in individual and group TBL activities and ex
26/03/2013 17:09
The purpose of this article is to describe the implementation of a team-based learning (TBL) approach in a removable denture prosthesis (RDP) module and present the results of students’ performance in individual and group TBL activities and ex