Dental Hygiene Students Research Articles

치위생과 학생들의 진로준비행동에 영향을 미치는 요인

Objectives: This study examined the social responsibility, transformational leadership and career preparation behavior of dental hygiene students, and tried to identify the factors affecting career preparation behavior.
 Methods: The data of the study were collected from November 8 to 18, 2022 The subjects of this study were 170 second and third grade dental hygiene students. The data were analyzed using t-test, one-way ANOVA, Scheffe test, and multiple linear regression analysis.
 Results: The average scores for social responsibility, transformational leadership and career preparation behavior were 3.33±.48, 3.59±.57, 2.49±.48. The factors that affected career preparation behavior were social responsibility (β=.38, p<.001), grade (β=.33, p<.001), leadership education (β= .14, p=.043).
 Conclusions: In order to increase the career preparation behavior of a prospective graduate, it is necessary to provide social responsibility and leadership education program.

치위생학 전공 학생의 환경의식 관련 교육이 의료폐기물 지식과 태도에 미치는 영향

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify differences in knowledge and attitudes about medical waste according to environmental education among dental hygiene students.
 Methods: In this study, 129 students were analyzed through a Google questionnaire from October to December 2022, targeting university students enrolled in dental hygiene departments.
 Results: The effect of environmental education on medical waste knowledge was 0.234, and the effect on medical waste attitude was 0.042. Only the effect of environmental education on medical waste knowledge was statistically significant (p<0.05).
 Conclusions: The study findings indicated a difference in knowledge about medical waste among students who received environmental education, but no difference was noted in attitude. Therefore, methods are needed that will further raise the level of attitude toward medical waste.

치위생(학)과 학생의 긍정심리자본과 그릿(Grit)이 진로준비 행동에 미치는 영향

Objectives: This study aimed to find out the effects of positive psychological capital and grit through dental hygiene and curriculum on career preparation behavior.
 Methods: This study was conducted with 245 students enrolled in the Department of Dental Hygiene.
 Results: In the sub-factors of positive psychological capital, optimism (β=.281, p=.000), self-efficacy (β=.334, p=.000), elasticity (β=.414, p=.000), and significant difference was found in hope (β=.105, p=.000). and significant difference was found in grit (β=.152, p=.000).
 Conclusions: Through continuous, long-term career education throughout college life, specific measures to improve dental hygiene students' internal motivation, positive psychological capital and grit, should be prepared.

Exploring students' perspectives from two Canadian dental schools toward online learning experiences.

The utilization of online teaching and learning in dental education has grown during the past two academic years. In addition to its numerous advantages, the modality also has its limitations. The objective of this qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of oral health sciences students at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the University of Toronto (UofT) regarding their experiences with online learning over the course of 2 pandemic-impacted years. Interpretive Description was used as a methodology to guide semi-structured data collection. Individual interviews and focus groups were conducted with graduate and undergraduate dental and dental hygiene students at UBC and UofT. Qualitative data were coded and analyzed using a thematic approach. A total of 31 interviews and 4 focus groups were conducted. Online teaching and learning demonstrated many advantages, including flexibility, sustainability of curricular content, and promoting inclusivity in the classroom. Students indicated that due to online learning, there were opportunities to gain resources in practicing self-care and additional time to connect with family. Reported limitations of online classrooms included the loss of attentiveness, challenging content, and logistical challenges. Isolation and physical symptoms experienced in online classrooms with prolonged screen times were described as potential threats. The results of this study call for developing a structured and sustainable blended approach that balances the limitations of online classrooms with the interaction and engagement of in-person classrooms and patient care experiences. Based on the students' perspectives toward online learning, a road map was provided to dental educators to consider when designing future dentistry curricula.

Self-reported Knowledge and Practice of Saudi Dental Hygiene Students Towards the use of Chlorhexidine Mouthwash

Aim: To assess the knowledge and practice of Saudi dental hygiene students regarding the use of mouthwashes in clinical practice. Background: Mouthwashes are chemical plaque control agents which are widely used for the prevention of tooth decay, gaining fresh breath, reducing plaque and calculus formation, and reducing gingival inflammation. Chlorhexidine is considered a gold standard mouthwash because of its substantivity action. Thus, it is very important for dental practitioners to understand the knowledge and practices regarding the use of Chlorhexidine mouthwash Objective: The primary objective of this study was to find dental hygiene students’ knowledge about chlorhexidine mouthwash and its side effects and also identify their practice toward the use of mouthwashes as plaque inhibiting agents. Methods: An online version of a pre-tested and validated questionnaire was used to test the knowledge and practices towards the use of Chlorhexidine mouthwash. Thus, A Cross-sectional questionnaire survey was carried out in Saudi Arabia on dental hygiene students. Results: A total of 144 filled questionnaires were obtained out of which 88% were male and 12% were female. After converting the scores into percentages, any score <60% was categorized as a poor score, 60-80% as an average score, and >80% as a good score. Dental hygiene students showed an average knowledge about Chlorhexidine mouthwash with a score of 62.27% and also poor practice with a score of 57.98%. Conclusion: The findings of this Cross-sectional study demonstrate that most of the Dental hygiene students in Saudi Arabia have got average knowledge and poor practice about the usage of Chlorhexidine mouthwash. Clinical Significance: Being the oral health care providers, it is mandatory for dental hygiene students to have adequate knowledge regarding the usage of mouthwashes. With optimum knowledge, they will be able to deliver the right information to the patients thereby ensuring the proper practice of the same.

A comparison of simulation and traditional local anesthesia teaching methods among dental hygiene students.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced dental educators to quickly modify the teaching-learning platform without testing outcomes of alternative teaching methods prior to implementation. One critical course affected was the teaching of local anesthesia (LA) that moved from practicing injections using the traditional student-to-student method to the simulation model using manikins. This study compared two LA teaching methods (student-to-student versus simulation) in two consecutive cohorts before and during the pandemic to assess differences in students' skill level and self-confidence. This quasi-experimental study recruited a convenience sample of dental hygiene students at the University of Minnesota during 2020 and 2021. Consent was collected prior to student-to-student injection practice and survey distribution. Data collected were clinical and summative clinical assessments to determine LA skill level, and student surveys to assess self-confidence. Analyses included descriptive statistics, linear models within and between cohorts, and inductive analysis for qualitative survey responses. Fifty of 57 students (88%) completed the survey, and 54 (95%) consented access to their clinical assessments. Skill level was significantly higher for the simulation cohort compared to the student-to-student cohort on the LA summative clinical assessment (59.0vs. 55.6, p=0.004). No differences were found in self-confidence between cohorts. A positive association was found between students' self-confidence and skill levels for both cohorts, but only student-to-student cohort results were statistically significant (student-to-student: r=0.44, p=0.02; simulation: r=0.24, p=0.26). Results support incorporating simulation manikin teaching methods for LA with a student-to-student partner component.

Dental and oral health students’ preparedness for the management of deaf patients: A cross-sectional survey

Background/purposeThe communication barrier that deaf people face when seeking dental care can impact their experience and may potentially lead to exacerbated dental fear or anxiety. This study aimed to investigate the current attitudes and levels of knowledge and confidence of Australian oral and dental health students in treating a deaf patient. Materials and methodsA 33-item cross-sectional questionnaire was distributed to Australian dental, oral health therapy and dental hygiene students across 13 tertiary institutions. The online questionnaire was distributed to students via their respective course coordinators. Results271 viable survey responses were received. While 55.7% of participants reported previous exposure to deaf or hard-of-hearing people, 90.8% had never completed or attempted an Auslan class. These participants who answered ‘Yes’ to having taken a prior Auslan class were reported to have significantly higher mean knowledge scores and confidence self-efficacy ratings than those who had answered ‘No’ (p = 0.002). There was no statistically significant association between higher knowledge scores and higher confidence self-efficacy ratings. Most of these participants that answered ‘Yes’ to having taken a prior Auslan class implied or stated that the party responsible for changing their communication behaviour was the dentist rather than the patient, in contrast to the inconsistent responses from the ‘No’ group. ConclusionInadequate knowledge and cultural competency regarding the Deaf population was reported by Australian dental, oral health therapy and hygiene students. Incorporating more training pertinent to dental curricula is warranted to minimise oral health inequalities.

Korean dental hygiene students' perceptions and attitudes toward artificial intelligence: An online survey.

This study investigated Korean dental hygiene students' perceptions and attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI) and aimed to identify needs for education to strengthen professional competencies. A 24-question online survey was conducted to the dental hygiene students from four Korean schools in 2021. The questionnaire included seven questions on basic characteristics and 17 AI-related questions on the student's attitudes toward AI, the confidence in AI, predictions about AI, and its future prospects. Responses were analyzed according to the frequencies and correlations between the participants' subjective level of knowledge about AI and questions using chi-square test. Invitations were sent out to 1310 students and 800 (61.1%) participated. Note that 44.2% of participants were interested in AI, and 93.1% accessed AI-related information through the internet. Participants expressed lower confidence in AI's diagnosis (14.8%) and judgment (8.1%) than in those of humans, and 21.9% believed AI would replace their job. The proportions of participants with positive perceptions of the usefulness and the potential for improvement of AI in dentistry were 65.5% and 55.4%, respectively. Participants from schools who had existing AI knowledge expressed higher demands for AI-related content as compared to those who did not (p < 0.05). Although dental hygiene students expressed low level of confidence in AI, they were interested in AI and had positive views of its application and potential for improvement. However, the fact they had little AI-related information from dental hygiene curriculum strongly suggests the need for AI-related lectures in schools to prepare for the future.

The use of post-exam feedback in oral radiology: A survey study of dental and dental hygienist schools in Europe.

A combination of summative assessments and post-exam feedback can create a formative environment to support student learning. It remains unknown to what extent feedback sessions are conducted after exams in oral radiology courses for dental and dental hygienist students in Europe. This survey study aimed to explore whether post-exam feedback sessions were conducted, and if so, in what format. A questionnaire was distributed to 76 dental schools in 26 countries and 34 dental hygienist schools in 14 countries in Europe. The questions addressed whether feedback was provided after exams in oral radiology, the feedback format, and whether feedback sessions were formalised or performed for other reasons. Questionnaire responses were received from 33 dental schools in 18 countries, and 20 dental hygienist schools in 11 countries. Information about grades was provided in 23-30% of the schools. Post-exam feedback sessions including opportunities for discussion was provided at 39% of the schools, all with guidelines stating that these sessions should be carried out. The remaining schools provided feedback either on request by individual students or as written examples of correct answers. Almost one third of the dental schools announced grades without providing any post-exam feedback that could support learning. Two fifth utilised feedback sessions to assist students in gaining knowledge and sorting out misconceptions, all according to guidelines. Given the possible learning potential in post-exam feedback with opportunity to discuss, further studies of this format would be valuable, including the role and use of feedback guidelines.

Relationship among COVID-19 Fear, Clinical Practice Stress, and Professional Identity of Dental Hygiene Students

Relationship among COVID-19 Fear, Clinical Practice Stress, and Professional Identity of Dental Hygiene Students

Analysis of Reflection Diaries after Dental Hygiene Students' Practice Experience at Public Health Center (Phenomenological Study)

Analysis of Reflection Diaries after Dental Hygiene Students' Practice Experience at Public Health Center (Phenomenological Study)

Differences in Career Decision Self-Efficacy according to the Motives for Major Selection among Dental Hygiene Students

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The effect of quality of life and interpersonal relationship satisfaction on academic achievement in dental hygiene students

The effect of quality of life and interpersonal relationship satisfaction on academic achievement in dental hygiene students

치위생과 학생의 치과위생사 이미지, 전문직자아개념이 진로탐색행동에 미치는 영향

Objectives: To investigate the effect of image and self-perception in their profession on career exploration behavior among dental hygiene students. Methods: The subject's image of dental hygiene, self-perception of the profession, and career exploration behavior were analyzed by t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression. The final data of 250 people were analyzed using the SPSS 21.0 program. Results: The image of dental hygiene and self-perception of the profession were positively correlated with the quantity of career exploration. The variables influencing dental hygiene students' career exploration behavior were self-perception of the profession. Conclusions: Since the variables affecting the career exploration behavior of students in the Department of Dental Hygiene appeared as a professional self-perception, measures should be prepared to enhance the professional self-percentpion.

Covid-19 상황에서의 일부 치위생(학)과 학생들의 치과감염관리 실천도

Objectives: In the Covid-19 situation, we analyze dental hygiene students' practice of infection control to prepare preventive measures and cope with the spread of infectious diseases in the future. Methods: This study were 241 students from four universities who conducted clinical practice at university hospitals, dental hospitals and clinics in Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi-do from June 20 to August 20, 2022. Results: Most of the dental infection control in practice institutions was managed using alcohol sponges and surface disinfectants, but in dental hospitals, disposable covers were often used. Conclusions: Standardized guidelines and regulations for dental infection control should be prepared by analyzing the causes of poor infection control.

치위생(학)과 졸업예정자들의 자아탄력성과 진로결정자기효능감이 취업스트레스에 미치는 영향

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that influence graduating students of the dental hygiene department in terms of the effect of their ego resilience and career decision-making self-efficacy on job-seeking stress. Methods: A survey was conducted from October 05, 2022, to October 12, 2022, targeting 163 graduating dental hygiene students at three schools in Busan. The data were analyzed using t-test, one-way ANOVA, Scheffe test, and stepwise multiple linear regression analysis. Results: Among the identified factors that cause job-seeking stress, career decision-making self-efficacy (β=-0.423, p&lt;0.001), school system (β=-0.320, p&lt;0.05), and subjective health status (β=-0.253, p&lt;0.05) were found to be statistically significant. Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that concerted efforts are required to develop a variety of programs that can increase career decision-making self-efficacy and, in turn, reduce job-seeking stress.

일부 치위생과 학생들의 감성지능 및 자아탄력성과 진로정체감의 관련성

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to find out whether the career identity of dental hygiene students is related to emotional intelligence and self-elasticity. Methods: The subjects were 318 students in the first, second, and third grades. Career identity refers to self-confidence in oneself, and emotional intelligence is a factor that determines one's thoughts and actions by understanding, discriminating, and controlling the emotions of oneself and others. Self-elasticity is flexibility that controls individual abilities and allows them to grow positively. Results: Factors affecting career identity were found to have an effect on major satisfaction, academic performance, emotional intelligence, and self-elasticity, and explanatory power was 38.6% (F: 20.690 p=0.001). Conclusions: It is necessary to strengthen career identity by creating positive goals for the job and improving positive emotional tendencies.

치위생(학)과 임상실습교육 표준안 개발에 관한 연구

This study presented learning outcomes in each stage of clinical practice as a method to utilize the learning outcomes (PO1-10)that could be performed in clinical practice education based on core dental hygiene competencies of dental hygienists. As the complex competencies such as abilities and qualifications(knowledge, skill, attitude) required for dental hygiene students, the learning outcomes(PO1-10) includes the measures for utilizing the clinical practice educational standard, which is presented in clinical practice1(introduction practice), clinical practice2(intensified practice), and clinical practice3(integrated practice). It also presents the basic data that could perform the measures for utilizing the practice goals and 32 core dental hygiene competencies, which is applied to the standardized clinical practice education manual of core basic dental hygiene competencies. This study aims to provide a basis for utilizing the standard of clinical practice education by increasing the learning outcomes (PO1-10) for clinical practice education of dental hygiene in the future.

Satisfaction analysis of online non-face-to-face classes of dental hygiene students in the COVID-19

Satisfaction analysis of online non-face-to-face classes of dental hygiene students in the COVID-19

Effects of self-efficacy on the intention to take preventive actions against infectious diseases: Focusing on dental hygiene students in South Korea.

This study aimed to determine the impact of self-efficacy on the intention to take preventive actions against infectious diseases, focusing on dental hygiene students during the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey was conducted through a questionnaire distributed to 300 dental hygiene students at the Department of Dental Hygiene, Gangneung Yeongdong College in South Korea. In total, 251 students completed the survey (response rate: 83.6%). The survey data were analysed via exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, path analysis and structural equation modelling. The analysis showed that self-efficacy positively affected students' intentions to take preventive actions against infectious diseases. This study confirmed that self-efficacy positively affected dental hygiene students' intentions for preventive actions against infections. Furthermore, it suggested that self-efficacy should be classified into psychological (confidence and judgement) and behavioural (drive and task challenge) categories, and a systematic survey to formalize the concept of self-efficacy should be developed. The results of this study should enable a better understanding of the impact of self-efficacy on the intention to take preventive actions against infectious diseases.