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DENH: Dental Hygiene

Resources for Dental Hygiene Research

Tips for research

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4-5 pages long

12 point Times New Roman Font

1 inch margins

Double spaced

Find key terms from the questions that your client is asking.  Use these terms to find information to answer her questions.

  • Oral biofilm
  • Dental biofilm
  • Disclosing stain
  • Disclosing solution
  • Plaque score
  • Tongue
  • Gingivitis
  • Toothbrush
  • Brushing
  • Periodontal disease
  • Streptococcus mutans
  • Bacteria
  • Pediatric
  • Asthma
  • Sealants
  • Fluoridated

Minimum of 1 primary source and 2 secondary sources

 

Secondary sources will give you background information and facts about the topics related to your client case.

examples:

  • databases: Dentistry and Oral Sciences Source (EBSCO), PubMed Central (PMC)

  • oral health websites (ADA, ADHA)

  • magazines online (RDH Magazine, Access)

  • books

  • pamphlets from oral health companies (Colgate, Listerine)

Primary sources will provide in depth research via a study or a trial.  Use the information in the abstract, introduction, and conclusion to locate relevant information.

examples:

  • databases: Dentistry and Oral Sciences Source (EBSCO), PubMed Central (PMC)