Journal of dental hygiene : JDH
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The rise of abuse, mandatory reporting, and penalties for not reporting abuse make this study significant for oral health care personnel. The purpose of this research was to determine survey results pertaining to the likelihood of dental hygienists reporting abuse before and after a training program, in order to influence and encourage similar training programs in other locations and to impact dental hygiene curricula. ⋯ Evidence from the dental hygienists attending a continuing education program supports that training increases the self-perceived likelihood to report abuse. This study also acknowledged areas for investigation of curricular augmentation, such as providing more information on elder abuse and presenting a guide for filing a report of abuse to the appropriate agencies. It is imperative for educators to include adequate information in dental and dental hygiene curricula for training in reporting abuse. It is also incumbent upon dental hygiene clinicians to identify their own educational needs and to seek out appropriate continuing education. These identified outcomes are an important reinforcement to providing adequate instruction in dental hygiene curricula.
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Herbal medication in the United States is a popular form of therapy. This paper provides an overview of the utilization of herbal supplements with particular emphasis on possible interactions with oral health drugs and oral manifestations. Herbal supplements are regulated by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), which limits their regulation by the U. ⋯ John's wort; oral and lingual dyskinesia with kava; and salivation with yohimbe. These potential effects of herbal supplements in conjunction with factors related to regulation restrictions suggest that the use of these products may be associated with various adverse reactions that can affect oral health and treatment. Dental hygienists should inform themselves about herbal supplements in order to offer appropriate oral health care to individuals who take these substances.
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Review Comparative Study
Incorporation of evidence-based principles in baccalaureate and nonbaccalaureate degree dental hygiene programs.
The purpose of this descriptive study was to determine the curricular utilization of Evidence-Based (EB) philosophies in dental hygiene education in both baccalaureate and nonbaccalaureate U.S. dental hygiene programs. ⋯ The findings of this descriptive study indicate both baccalaureate and nonbaccalaureate degree programs incorporate some aspects of an EB philosophy into the curriculum. Survey results reveal baccalaureate degree programs incorporated research and taught the use of library facilities, journal indices, and electronic databases. In addition, baccalaureate degree programs also emphasized and encouraged the application of critically appraised evidence into practice. The nonbaccalaureate respondents utilized the library facilities, journal indices, and electronic databases to a slightly lesser extent than their baccalaureate counterparts. The nonbaccalaureate respondents also demonstrated less application of EB findings to clinical situations, including actual patient treatment.