Comparison of Needle Depth Techniques for the Posterior Superior Alveolar Block [0.03%]
后上颌神经阻滞技术的进针深度比较研究
Diana Aboytes,Robin Gatlin,Christina Calleros et al.
Diana Aboytes et al.
Purpose The posterior superior alveolar (PSA) block injection is one of many techniques used to provide profound anesthesia for invasive dental procedures. This technique has a high success rate but is not without complication risks. The pu...
Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal of dental hygiene : JDH. 2024 Oct;98(5):16-21. DOI: 2024
Exploring Qualitative Research [0.03%]
探索质性研究
Ellen J Rogo
Ellen J Rogo
Qualitative research is a relatively new approach for conducting studies in health disciplines. The value of this research approach is to explore peoples' experiences and gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of their experiences. Qual...
Marissa L Valastro,Leciel K Bono,JoAnn R Gurenlian
Marissa L Valastro
Purpose Many adults in the United States struggle with mild, moderate, or severe dental anxiety (DA). Understanding the perspectives of patients with DA may help oral health professionals gain greater insight into their needs and learn how ...
Executive Committee of the Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure
Executive Committee of the Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure
Alice M Horowitz
Alice M Horowitz
Editorial
Journal of dental hygiene : JDH. 2024 Aug;98(4):4-6. DOI: 2024
David M Collins,Joen M Iannucci,Janice A Townsend et al.
David M Collins et al.
Purpose Empathetic engagement is considered a vital component in forming respect-based relationships between patients and clinicians, leading to more optimal patient care. The purpose of this study was to explore whether there was a relatio...
Observational Study
Journal of dental hygiene : JDH. 2024 Aug;98(4):20-27. DOI: 2024
Trauma-Informed Care in Oral Health Care: The role of dental hygienists [0.03%]
口腔护理中的以创伤为知情的护理：牙科卫生师的作用
Lisa J Heaton,Hannah J Cheung
Lisa J Heaton
Traumatic experiences can impact individuals' oral health and how they experience dental treatment in ways patients and their dental providers may or may not initially anticipate. As approximately half of children and two-thirds of adults i...
Amanda L Gibbs,Leciel K Bono,JoAnn R Gurenlian
Amanda L Gibbs
Purpose Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a highly contagious virus that manifests as a painful lesion and recurrences can be distressing to patients. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine if the use of a 70% ethanol alcohol...
Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal of dental hygiene : JDH. 2024 Aug;98(4):28-36. DOI: 2024
R Lamont MacNeil,Kathleen E Murphy
R Lamont MacNeil
Purpose Concerns regarding the ethical justification for the use of single-encounter, procedure-based examinations on live patients for the licensure of dental hygienists and dentists in the United States persists despite decades of debate ...
Oral Health Screening by MassHealth Accountable Care Organizations: An opportunity for equity-focused interventions [0.03%]
马萨诸塞州医疗保健责任组织的口腔健康筛查：以公平为重点进行干预的机会
John Ahern,Laura Sullivan,Caleb Tam et al.
John Ahern et al.
Establishing reliable access to dental services for publicly insured patients is an important part of achieving equitable oral health care. In 2023, an oral health screening requirement was added to the MassHealth Accountable Care Organizat...