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Dental Hygiene (DENH)

Resources for Dental Hygiene Research

Tips for research

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Dental Health Education Topics

  • Oral biofilm

  • Dental biofilm

  • Calculus 

  • Gingivitis

  • Toothbrush

  • Periodontal disease

  • Caries

  • Dental floss

  • Dentifrice options

  • Fluoride

  • Remineralizing agents

  • Mouth rinse

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)

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