Have you ever had to explain why oil pulling isn't as effective as tooth brushing? How about whether charcoal toothpaste is safe? Then this episode is for you!

For our last episode of season 1, please join Amanda and Fatimah Datoo to discuss the contents of a research paper!

This step-by-step guide to writing a research paper will help students understand the importance of research AND how to put all the pieces together to submit a great paper! For providers, it will reinforce the importance of research and how it applies to practice!

Thank you for joining us and see you next season!


Research paper checklist: 

o   Abstract

•    Short summary of the paper. Provides limited information about the article and whether it is what the reader requires. 

o   Introduction

•    Provides the purpose of the paper. Let’s the reader know what the scientific contribution is. 

o   Methodology

•    The “how” of the research. This section reports the methods used to obtain participants, which intervention was tested, and the study design. 

o   Results

•   Tables, graphs, information from study

o   Summary of the findings

•    Discussion
•    Author’s interpretation of study results
•    How results fit within existing body of knowledge
•    Significance of results
•    Limitations of study & future studies recommended 

o   Conclusion

•    Should answer the research question
•    Be sure the results support the conclusion
•    Wraps up the entire paper with NO new information

o   References

•    Check the resources used in your articles – are they up to date? 

o   See this site for a great explanation of how to format your APA 7 papers!

 https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_electronic_sources.html 

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Dental hygiene follows evidence-based practice, so how do we know whether our research is credible? Join Claire this week to talk to Professor Fatimah Datoo, a faculty member from Canada, to discuss sampling and how it relates to our practice as dental hygiene professionals! Fatimah will lead us through a discussion about research and how to determine whether the sampling technique used in a study is sufficient for us to change our practices! 

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Thanks for coming back for part 2! This week we will discuss the AAP Classifications and which forms of the exam each will apply to. Even though we could talk about this subject for hours, we tried to condense it into one episode! Don’t forget to check out Part 1 for some context about the overall updates! 

The AAP guidelines can be found on the StudentRDH and NBDHE websites!

Link to the NBDHE general information page: https://www.ada.org/en/jcnde/examinations/national-board-dental-hygiene-examination?utm_medium=VanityUrl

Link to the NBDHE updates PDF: https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/DTS_JCNDE_COVID19_Update.pdf?la=en

Link to the NBDHE 2021 guide: https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/nbdhe_examinee_guide.pdf?la=en

Thank you for joining us today and see you again soon! 

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Extra extra, listen to this! The NBDHE has finally given us a clear answer about bringing back the standard-form board exam! In today’s episode, Claire and Amanda will discuss the ins and outs of this update and help you get the information you need! Join them for a chat about what these changes mean for you and how to navigate making the decision that determines which test you’ll take! 

Link to the NBDHE general information page: https://www.ada.org/en/jcnde/examinations/national-board-dental-hygiene-examination?utm_medium=VanityUrl

Link to the NBDHE updates PDF: https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/DTS_JCNDE_COVID19_Update.pdf?la=en

Link to the NBDHE 2021 guide: https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/nbdhe_examinee_guide.pdf?la=en

Thank you for joining us today and see you again soon! 

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Ever wondered whether you’d enjoy working in a perio office? Join Claire today with Professor Cevik to discuss her experiences working in general practice, group specialty practices, and a periodontal office! Each environment presents its own set of challenges and opportunities! 

Thank you for joining us and see you next time! 

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Walking down memory lane, Professor Joanne Cevik from MCPHS University, Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene (dental hygiene school classmate) and I look back at the worst, best, and most fun moments we had in dental hygiene school. You will get the chance to get to know the real Claire (real name coming up in episode!) and see that it’s the people (classmates and faculties) that matter at the end of the day!

Thank you for joining us, see you next week for part 2! 

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Oral herpes infections affect 50-80% of adults in the United States….so why don’t we talk about it more?! While dental professionals are protected from transmission with PPE, patients are at risk for autoinfection from one vesicle to other areas of the face. Today we’ll discuss ways to educate our patients and understand concepts related to primary herpetic gingivostomatitis, oral lesions, and more! Join Amanda and Dr. Heba Hussein about HSV-1 and its associated conditions! 

Thank you for joining us today and see you again soon! 

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Have you ever dreamed of owning your own dental hygiene practice, or starting your own design business? If so, we have the perfect guest for you! Join us today for a conversation with Nicole Ortega, RDHAP, to hear about her experiences as a mobile dental hygienist, educator, speaker, influencer, author, podcaster, designer & founder of Lovely 32. 

For more information about Nicole, please visit her website: https://lovely32.com/

Thank you for joining us today and see you again soon! 

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Have you ever wondered how to respond when your patient refuses fluoride? Do you need some updated information on fluoride content in community water? Look no further! For many years, patients have been asking questions, refusing treatment, and telling us that they only drink bottled water. In this episode, Dr. Staci Violante shares the facts about fluoride and what we need to know!  Join Claire for an in depth look at the role fluoride plays in today’s patient education discussions! 

Thank you for joining us today and see you again soon! 

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April Turner is an associate professor and National Board Success Manager in the dental hygiene program at West Coast University in Southern California. She is a hygienist who worked in clinical practice for 28 years and has been an educator for 10 years. She has bachelor's and master’s degrees in dental hygiene and is pursuing a Doctor of Education degree from Grand Canyon University. 

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