Impact of simulated patients on students' self-assessment of competency in practice of geriatric dentistry.

Purpose: The evaluation of the effectiveness of simulation training in dentistry has previously been focused primarily on psychomotor hand skills. This study explored the impact of simulated patient (SP) encounters in simulation on students' self-assessment of competency in their clinical and communication abilities with geriatric patients.

Methods: Students from 2 cohorts were recruited for this study.

Personality Types: Predictors for Pediatric Dentists-Pilot Study.

Personality Types of Pediatric Dentistry Residents and Residency Applicants PURPOSE: Dentists may possess unique personality traits that distinguish them from the general population. Within the profession, there may be personality traits that are more prevalent in one specialty than another. This project was designed to determine if personality profiling could be a predictor for success in a specialty field, i.

Breaking the smoking habit: behavioral aspects of tobacco cessation.

The development of a smoking habit is unique to each individual. Any smoking cessation effort should also be tailored to the individual. The dentist in clinical practice should be familiar with the 5 A's, with dosages and forms or nicotine replacement therapy, and with counselors and community resources for possible referral.