Featured CDEWorld Course

Manual Toothbrushes: Effectiveness of Plaque Removal

Ruth E. Conn, RDH; MSDH; Donna Warren-Morris, RDH, MEd; Thomas J. Prihoda, PhD; Beatriz M. Hicks, RDH, MA; and Emelda E. Hernandez, RDH, MS

This pilot study compares the effectiveness of plaque removal of two manual toothbrushes.

2 CEU • COST: $35 • Expires June 30, 2020

 

 

CE Article

The Effect of Stainless Steel and Silicone Instruments on Hand Comfort and Strength

Melanie J. Hayes, BOH, BHSc, PhD

The purpose of this research was to investigate and compare the effect of silicone instrument handles and traditional stainless steel instrument handles. 

2 CEU • COST: $35 • Expires June 30, 2020

CE Article

Access to Oral Healthcare

Catherine H. Bersell, RDH, BASDH

The purpose of this manuscript is to examine the critical issue of access to oral healthcare in the United States from various perspectives and consider potential implications for dental professionals and the oral healthcare system.

2 CEU • COST: $35 • Expires April 30, 2020

CE Article

The Prevalence of Dental Anxiety

Angela M. White, RDH, MS; Lori Giblin, RDH, MS; Linda D. Boyd, RDH, RD, EdD

The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of dental anxiety and missed dental appointments due to dental anxiety among patients within three types of private dental offices. 

2 CEU • COST: $35 • Expires March 31, 2020

Courses

Cultural Competency in Dental Hygiene Curricula
Danette R. Ocegueda, RDH, MS; Christopher J. Van Ness, PhD; Carrie L. Hanson, RDH, MS, EdD; Lorie A. Holt, RDH, MS
September 2016 Course - Expires September 30th, 2019 | SOURCE: American Dental Hygienists' Association
CREDITS: 2
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PROVIDER: American Dental Hygienists' Association
COST: $35.00
Utilizing a Diabetes Risk Test and A1c Point-of-Care Instrument to Identify Increased Risk for Diabetes in an Educational Dental Hygiene Setting
Lori J. Giblin, RDH, MS; Lori Rainchuso, RDH, MS; Andrew Rothman, MS, EIT
August 2016 Course - Expires August 31st, 2019 | SOURCE: American Dental Hygienists' Association
CREDITS: 2
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PROVIDER: American Dental Hygienists' Association
COST: $35.00
Do Waiting Times in Dental Offices Affect Patient Satisfaction and Evaluations of Patient-Provider Relationships? A Quasi-experimental Study
Marita Rohr Inglehart, Dr. phil. habil; Alexander H. Lee, BS; Kristin G. Koltuniak, BS, RDH; Taylor A. Morton, RDH, BS; Jenna M. Wheaton, RDA, RDH, BSDH
August 2016 Course - Expires August 31st, 2019 | SOURCE: American Dental Hygienists' Association
CREDITS: 2
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PROVIDER: American Dental Hygienists’ Association
COST: $35.00
Collaborative Dental Hygiene Practice in New Mexico and Minnesota
Kathleen O. Hodges, RDH, MS; Ellen J. Rogo, RDH, PhD; Allison C. Cahoon, RDH, MS; Karen Neill, RN, PhD, SANE-A
July 15 Course - Expires July 31st, 2019 | SOURCE: American Dental Hygienists' Association
CREDITS: 2
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PROVIDER: American Dental Hygienists' Association
COST: $35.00
Assessing Dental Hygienists’ Communication Techniques for Use with Low Oral Health Literacy Patients
Priscilla Flynn, RDH, MPH, DrPH; Amit Acharya, BDS, MS, PhD; Kelsey Schwei, PhD; Jeffrey VanWormer, PhD; Kaitlyn Skrzypcak, BS
July 2016 Course - Expires July 31st, 2019 | SOURCE: American Dental Hygienists' Association
CREDITS: 2
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PROVIDER: American Dental Hygienists’ Association
COST: $35.00
The Impact of Oral Health on Systemic Conditions
Kristin Hofer, RDH, MSDH; Marija Cahoon, RDH, MS; Stefania Moglia Willis, DMH, RDH; and Ivianie Exinor, RDH, MPH
June 2016 Course - Expires June 30th, 2019 | SOURCE: American Dental Hygienists' Association
CREDITS: 2
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PROVIDER: American Dental Hygienists’ Association
COST: $35.00
Low-Income Parents’ Perceptions of Oral Health and Acceptance of Mid-level Dental Providers
Kerri Leyda Nicoll, PhD; Elizabeth Phillips, PhD; H. Luke Shaefer, PhD; Teague Simoncic, MSW
Course - Expires June 30th, 2019 | SOURCE: American Dental Hygienists' Association
CREDITS: 2
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PROVIDER: American Dental Hygienists’ Association
COST: $35.00
Interventions for the Reduction of Dental Anxiety and Corresponding Behavioral Deficits in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Jessica L. Elmore, BSDH, MS; Ann M. Bruhn, BSDH, MS; Jonna L. Bobzien, PhD
May 2016 Course - Expires May 31st, 2019 | SOURCE: American Dental Hygienists' Association
CREDITS: 2
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PROVIDER: American Dental Hygienists’ Association
COST: $35.00
Oral Care for Pregnant Patients: A Survey of Dental Hygienists' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice
Stacey A. Schramm, RDH, BS, MSDH; Mary E. Jacks, RDH, MS; Thomas J. Prihoda, PhD; Martha J. McComas, RDH, MS; Emelda E. Hernandez, RDH, MS
May 2016 Course - Expires May 31st, 2019 | SOURCE: American Dental Hygienists' Association
CREDITS: 2
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PROVIDER: Dental Learning Systems, LLC
COST: $35.00
Effect of a Simulation Exercise on Restorative Identification Skills of First-Year Dental Hygiene Students
Margaret Lemaster, RDH, MS; Joyce M. Flores, RDH, MS; Margaret S. Blacketer, MPH
April 20, 2016 Course - Expires April 30th, 2019 | SOURCE: American Dental Hygienists' Association
CREDITS: 2
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PROVIDER: American Dental Hygienists' Association
COST: $35.00