Submissions from 2024
The Importance of Family Oral Health Education in Promoting Children's Oral Health, Denise C. McKinney and Melissa Sullivan
Student Productivity Log: An Innovative Approach to Managing Clinic Sessions with No Patient, Tara L. Newcomb, Jessica Suedbeck, Lauren Eusner, and Amber W. Hunt
The Impact of Scaling and Root Planning Combined with Mouthwash During Pregnancy on Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, May Salama, Abdullah Al-Taiar, Denise C. McKinney, Estiar Rahman, and Anwar T. Merchant
Effects of Ultrasonic Use on Hearing Loss in Dental Hygienists: A Matched Pairs Design Study, Jessica Suedbeck, Emily A. Ludwig, James Blando, and Nathan Michalak
Allied Dental Students' Perceived Knowledge, Confidence, and Attitudes Regarding Disaster Victim Identification Topics, Samantha C. Vest, Brenda T. Bradshaw, Marsha A. Voelker, Ann M. Bruhn, Tara L. Newcomb, and Sinjini Sikdar
Submissions from 2023
Dental Hygiene Students' Matching Accuracy When Comparing Antemortem Dental Radiographs and Oral Photographs to Simulated Postmortem WinID3® Odontograms, Brenda T. Bradshaw, Amber W. Hunt, Emily Ludwig, and Tara L. Newcomb
Pediatric Oral Health: Advances and Challenges, Denise M. Claiborne
Colour-Blind Racial Attitudes in Entry-Level Dental Hygiene Students in Virginia, Emily Ludwig and Jessica Suedbeck
Cheiloscopy Patterns in Individuals With and Without Parafunctional Oral Habits: A Cross-Sectional Observation Pilot Study, Emily Regan, Brenda Bradshaw, Ann Bruhn, Walter Melvin, and Sinjini Sikdar
Population Variations of Cheiloscopy Patterns: A Cross-Sectional Observation Pilot Study, Emily Smith Regan, Brenda T. Bradshaw, Ann M. Bruhn, Walter Melvin, and Sinjini Sikdar
Pinch Force Generation During Scaling by Dental Professionals: A Systematic Review, Jessica R. Suedbeck and Emily A. Ludwig
The Effects of Dental Hygiene Instrument Handles on Muscle Activity Production, Jessica R. Suedbeck, Daniel Russell, Cortney Armitano Lago, and Emily A. Ludwig
Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant Students' Simulated DVI Radiographic Match Accuracy: A Pilot Study, Samantha C. Vest, Brenda T. Bradshaw, Marsha A. Voelker, Ann M. Bruhn, Tara L. Newcomb, and Sinjini Sikdar
Submissions from 2022
Attitudes of Virginia Dental Hygienists Towards Dental Therapists, Helene M. Burns, Susan L. Tolle, Emily A. Ludwig, and Jessica R. Suedbeck
Use of a Simulated-Virtual Training Module to Improve Dental Hygiene Students' Self-Reported Knowledge, Attitudes, and Confidence in Providing Care to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study, Kimberly F. Cenzon, Ann M. Bruhn, Denise M. Claiborne, and Jonna L. Bobzien
Disparities in Caregiver-Reported Dental Cavities and Toothaches Among Children in the Special Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, Denise M. Claiborne, Chun Chen, and Qi Zhang
Prenatal and Pediatric Oral Health Education Among Dental Hygiene Programs in the United States, Denise M. Claiborne and Shillpa Naavaal
Ergonomic Equipment Considerations for the Dental Hygienist, Emily A. Ludwig
Color-Blind Racial Attitudes in Practicing Dental Hygienists, Emily A. Ludwig, Susan L. Tolle, and Jessica R. Suedbeck
Oral Health Literacy Inventories for Caregivers of Preschool-Aged Children: A Systematic Review, Melissa L. Sullivan, Denise M. Claiborne, and Deanne Shuman
Submissions from 2021
Occupational Health Practices Among Dental Care Professionals Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Sean Banaee, Denise M. Claiborne, and Muge Akpinar-Elci
Orofacial Manifestations of Lyme Disease: A Systematic Review, Brenda Bradshaw, Kelsey M. Jones, Joleen M. Westerdale-McInnis, and Holly Gaff
Active Shooter Preparedness Among Dental Hygiene Students, Brenda T. Bradshaw, Jessica R. Suedbeck, Tara L. Newcomb, and Ann M. Bruhn
Interprofessional Education: Medical and Dental Hygiene Student Competencies During the Delivery of Patient Care, Brenda T. Bradshaw, Amber Walters Hunt, and Sharon C. Stull
Caregivers' Comprehension of the Terms Decay and Cavities: A Qualitative Analysis, Denise M. Claiborne, Deanne Shuman, Melissa Sullivan, and Julia Richman
Attitudes of Virginia Dentists Toward Dental Therapists: A Pilot Study, Adaira L. Howell, Susan Lynn Tolle, Emily A. Ludwig, and Denise M. Claiborne
Promote Ergonomic Health, Amber W. Hunt and Kimberly B. Lintag-Nguyen
Oral Health Education and Promotion Activities by Early Head Start Programs in the United States: A Systematic Review, Ahlam I. Joufi, Denise M. Claiborne, and Deanne Shuman
The Prevalence of Burnout Among Entry-Level Dental Hygiene Program Directors, Jessica Suedbeck, Emily A. Ludwig, and Susan Lynn Tolle
The Effects of the Traditional Scaling Technique Versus a Modified Scaling Technique on Muscle Activity and Pinch Force Generation: A Pilot Study, Jessica R. Suedbeck and Cortney Armitano-Lago
Submissions from 2020
Application of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model to Predict Dental Students' Behavioral Intention to Use Teledentistry, Jafar H. Alabdullah, Bonnie L. Van Lunen, Denise M. Claiborne, Susan J. Daniel, Cherng-Jyh Yen, and Tina S. Gustin
Use of Negative Pressure Isolation in the Provision of Dental Care, Sean Banaee, Denise M. Claiborne, and Muge Akpinar-Elci
Postmortem Dental Records Identification by Dental Hygiene Students: A Pilot Study, Brenda T. Bradshaw, Ann M. Bruhn, Tara L. Newcomb, and Hadiza Galadima
Innovative Collaborative Service-Learning Experience Among Dental Hygiene and Nurse Practitioner Students: A Pediatric Oral Health Pilot Study, Denise M. Claiborne, Rebecca Poston, and Ahlam Joufi
Maintaining Effective Infection Control Protocol, Lauren Eusner and Kimberly Lintag
Sexual Harassment Issues Among Dental Hygienists, Amber W. Hunt, Brenda T. Bradshaw, and Susan Lynn Tolle
The Additive Effects of Cell Phone Use and Dental Hygiene Practice on Finger Muscle Strength: A Pilot Study, Jessica R. Suedbeck, Cortney N. Armitano-Lago, and Emily A. Ludwig
Submissions from 2019
Radiation Safety Practices of Dental Hygienists in the United States, Kimberly Lintag, Ann M. Bruhn, Susan Lynn Tolle, and Norou Diawara
Color-Blind Racial Attitudes in Dental Hygiene Students: A Pilot Study, Emily A. Ludwig, Jessica R. Suedbeck, and Susan L. Tolle
Submissions from 2018
A Systematic Review on the Validity of Teledentistry, Jafar H. Alabdullah and Susan J. Daniel
Workplace Bullying: A Survey of Virginia Dental Hygienists, Gayle B. McCombs, S. Lynn Tolle, Tara L. Newcomb, Ann M. Bruhn, Amber W. Hunt, and Lanah K. Stafford
Submissions from 2017
The Effect of Magnification Loupes on Dental Hygienists' Posture While Exploring, Emily Ludwig, Gayle B. McCombs, Susan L. Tolle, and Daniel M. Russell
Testing a Novel 3D Printed Radiographic Imaging Device for Use in Forensic Odontology, Tara L. Newcomb, Ann M. Bruhn, Bridget Giles, Hector M. Garcia, M. Arch, and Norou Diawara
A Study of Visible Tattoos in Entry -Level Dental Hygiene Education Programs, Kathryn R. Search, Susan L. Tolle, Gayle McCombs, and Aaron Arndt
Effects of Instrument Handle Design on Dental Hygienists' Forearm Muscle Activity During Scaling, Jessica R. Suedbeck, Susan L. Tolle, Gayle McCombs, Martha L. Walker, and Daniel M. Russell
Dental Hygienists' Perspectives on Four Periodontal Instrument Handle Designs, Susan L. Tolle, Jessica Suedbeck, Gayle M. McCombs, and Martha L. Walker
Submissions from 2016
Disaster Preparedness and Response: A Survey of U.S. Dental Hygienists, Brenda T. Bradshaw, Ann P. Bruhn, Tara L. Newcomb, Bridget T. Giles, and Kathryn Simms
Assessment of Mass Fatality Preparedness and Response Content in Dental Hygiene Education, Ann M. Bruhn, Tara L. Newcomb, and Manasi Sheth-Chandra
Interventions for the Reduction of Dental Anxiety and Corresponding Behavioral Deficits in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jessica L. Elmore, Ann M. Bruhn, and Jonna L. Bobzien
Submissions from 2015
The Use of Fluorescence Technology Versus Visual and Tactile Examination in the Detection of Oral Lesions: A Pilot Study, Hadeel M. Ayoub, Tara L. Newcomb, Gayle B. McCombs, and Marshall Bonnie
Oral Care in the Long-Term Care of Older Patients: How Can the Dental Hygienist Meet the Need?, Tracee S. Dahm, Ann Bruhn, and Margaret LeMaster
Mass Fatality Incidents and the Role of the Dental Hygienist: Are We Prepared?, Tara L. Newcomb, Ann M. Bruhn, and Bridget Giles
Performance of Dental Hygiene Students in Mass Fatality Training and Radiographic Imaging of Dental Remains, Tara L. Newcomb, Ann M. Bruhn, Loreta H. Ulmer, and Norou Diawara
The Use of Immersive Visualization for the Control of Dental Anxiety During Oral Debridement, Carmelo Padrino-Barrios, Gayle B. McCombs, Norou Diawara, and Gianluca De Leo
Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Considerations for Dental Hygienists, Amber Walters, Susan L. Tolle, and Gayle M. McCombs
Submissions from 2014
Oral Health Promotion: Knowledge, Confidence, and Practices in Preventing Early-Severe Childhood Caries of Virginia WIC Program Personnel, Lorraine Ann Fuller, Sharon C. Stull, Michele L. Darby, and Susan Lynn Tolle
Perceptions of the Counseling Profession: From Health Science Graduate Faculty and Students, Kaprea F. Johnson, Christianne Fowler, Karen Kott, and Margaret Lemaster
Comparison of Corded and Cordless Handpieces on Forearm Muscle Activity, Procedure Time and Ease of Use During Simulated Tooth Polishing, Gayle McCombs and Daniel M. Russell
Submissions from 2013
Teledentistry: A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes, Utilization and Costs, Susan J. Daniel, Lin Wu, and Sajeesh Kumar
Submissions from 2012
Oil Pulling: An Ancient Practice for a Modern Time, Gina M. Bekeleski, Gayle McCombs, and W. Lee Melvin
Vital Tooth Whitening Effects on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults, Ann M. Bruhn, Michele L. Darby, Gayle B. McCombs, and Carleen M. Lynch
Magnification Loupes in U.S. Entry-Level Dental Hygiene Programs - Occupational Health and Safety, Leslie McHaney Congdon, Susan Lynn Tolle, and Michele Darby
Submissions from 2011
Avoid Low Back Pain, Karen Kott and Gayle McCombs
2011 ADEA Annual Session: Poster Abstracts, Susan L. Tolle, Leslie M. Congdon, and Michele L. Darby
Submissions from 2010
Bisphenol A Blood and Saliva Levels Prior to and after Dental Sealant Placement in Adults, Joyce M. Zimmerman-Downs, Deanne Shuman, Sharon C. Stull, and Robert E. Ratzlaff
Submissions from 2009
The Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner at the Master's-Degree Level: Is It Necessary?, Michele Leonardi Darby
Cold Plasma Technology: Bactericidal Effects on Geobacillus Stearothermophilus and Bacillus Cereus Microorganisms, Angela D. Morris, Gayle B. McCombs, Tamer Akan, Wayne L. Hynes, Mounir Laroussi, and Susan L. Tolle
Submissions from 2008
Effects of 5 Different Finger Rest Positions on Arm Muscle Activity During Scaling by Dental Hygiene Students, Mary E. Cosaboom-FitzSimons, Susan Lynn Tolle, Michele L. Darby, and Martha L. Walker
New Words to Promote Communication and Collaboration Among the Oral Health Care Team, Trisha Nunn, Michele L. Darby, Susan H. Kass, Connie L. Kracher, Linda S. Stewart, Don R. Symington, and Cheryl Westphal
Muscle Activity Comparisons In Dental Hygiene Students When Using Different Fulcrums While Scaling, Susan L. Tolle, Mary Elizabeth Cosaboom, Michele L. Darby, and Martha L. Walker
Submissions from 2007
Predictors of Student Success in an Entry-Level Baccalaureate Dental Hygiene Program, Mohammad J. Alzahrani, Evelyn M. Thomson, and Deborah Blythe Bauman
Debate: A Teaching-Learning Strategy for Developing Competence in Communication and Critical Thinking, Michele Darby
Antimicrobial Mouthrinses in Contemporary Dental Hygiene Practice: The Take Home Message, Michele Leonardi Darby
Changing Perspectives on the Use of Antimicrobial Mouthrinses, Michele Leonardi Darby
In Vitro Evaluation of the Reciprocating Disposable Prophylaxis Angle Versus the Rotating Disposable Prophylaxis Angle in Extrinsic Stain Removal Effectiveness, Inma LaCross, Michele Darby, Sharon S. Stull, and Carlene M. Lynch
Dental Hygienists' Contributions to Improving the Nation's Oral Health Through School-Based Initiatives from 1970 Through 1999: A Historical Review, Gayle B. McCombs, Cynthia C. Gadbury-Amyot, Rebecca S. Wilder, Karen O. Skaff, and Margaret Lappan Green
Bactericidal Effects of Cold Plasma Technology on Geobacillus Stearothermophilus and Bacillus Cereus Microorganisms, Angela D. Morris, Gayle B. McCombs, Susan L. Tolle, Mounir Laroussi, and Wayne L. Hynes
Submissions from 2006
Effects of Daily Oral Care with 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate and a Standard Oral Care Protocol on the Development of Nosocomial Pneumonia in Intubated Patients: A Pilot Study, Michelle Bopp, Michele Darby, Karin C. Loftin, and Sharon Broscious
Oral Cancer Prevalence in Virginia, Karin C. Loftin, Michele Darby, Stacey Plichta, Sophie Thompson, Shreeram Kumar, and Louis Abbey
Sulcular Sulfide Monitoring: An Indicator of Early Dental Plaque-Induced Gingival Disease, Aleksandra Pavolotskaya, Gayle McCombs, Michele Darby, Kenneth Marinak, and Naik N. Dayanand
The Comparative Effects of 0.12% Chlorhexidine and Herbal Oral Rinse on Dental Plaque-Induced Gingivitis, Elizabeth N. Southern, Gayle B. McCombs, S. L. Tolle, and Ken Marinak
Submissions from 2005
Effects of Ultrasonic Scaling and Hand-Activated Scaling on Tactile Sensitivity in Dental Hygiene Students, Danielle L. Ryan, Michele Darby, Susan L. Tolle, Deborah Bauman, and Dayanand Naik
Submissions from 2004
Cultural Adaptability of Dental Hygiene Students in the United States: A Pilot Study, Katrina W. Magee, Michele L. Darby, Irene M. Connolly, and Evelyn Thomson
Submissions from 2003
Unhealthy Politics of Oral Health, Michele Leonardi Darby
Submissions from 2002
Eating Disorders in the Oral Health Curriculum, Rita D. DeBate, Deanne Shuman, and Lisa A. Tedesco
Effects of Occupational Ultrasonic Noise Exposure on Hearing of Dental Hygienists: A Pilot Study, Jennifer Dunning Wilson, Michele Leonardi Darby, Susan L. Tolle, and Joseph C. Sever Jr.