ABSTRACT
The development of a dental student's professional values system is an important issue in dental education. The purpose of this study was to assess the relative importance of different values of dental student and instructor populations at a single dental school. Data was collected from surveys disseminated to dental students and faculty. Statistical analysis of the data indicated faculty showed a different set of values than students. Faculty placed greater value on patient care and clinical education. Students were more focused on passing licensure examinations, completing course requirements, and personal satisfaction. Junior and senior dental students placed greater value on the requirements of becoming a licensed dentist than did their younger student colleagues. Freshman and sophomore dental students placed higher values on additional academic pursuits and personal growth. This study also revealed no statistically significant difference between males and females in any of the values ranked.
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Social Values , Students, Dental , Education, Dental , Educational Measurement , Ethics, Dental , Faculty, Dental , Female , Human Development , Humans , Licensure, Dental , Male , Patient Care , Personal Satisfaction , Sex FactorsSubject(s)
Clinical Competence , Educational Measurement , Licensure, Dental , Adult , Age Factors , Aptitude Tests , Ethnicity , Female , Forecasting , Humans , Logistic Models , Male , Sex Factors , TexasABSTRACT
In an extended care facility, the nurse may be the first health care professional to become aware of a dental emergency. A systematic approach to the evaluation and resolution of dental emergencies is presented.
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Tooth Fractures/nursing , Aged , Emergency Nursing , Geriatric Nursing , Humans , Long-Term Care , Nursing DiagnosisABSTRACT
Alzheimer's disease, a devastating, irreversible and progressive degenerative disease of unknown cause or cure, is the fourth leading cause of adult death. With a predicted increase in the proportion of the population age 65 or older anticipated, the incidence of Alzheimer's disease should rise. As a result, more Alzheimer's patients will be seen in the dental office. A case report illustrating the skills and techniques necessary to treat a patient with Alzheimer's disease is presented.
