Loss of idealism or realistic optimism? A cross-sectional analysis of dental hygiene students' and registered dental hygienists' professional identity perceptions.

Objectives: The dental hygiene profession in the U.S. is in the process of establishing a direct access model of care and contributing to the creation of the profession of a dental therapist.

Embryology, Anatomy, and Radiology of Cervical Cysts and Cleft Lip/Palate: A Team-Based Learning Module for Medical Students.

Introduction: Current medical education promotes enhanced integration of various disciplines and early exposure to clinically relevant topics. Against this background, we have developed a team-based learning (TBL) module for medical students in the preclerkship period that integrates embryology, anatomy, and radiology of the head and neck region.

Methods: The module, which includes prereading assignments, readiness assurance tests, and an application exercise, focuses on the development of the head and neck region.

Radiology resident preliminary reporting in an independent call environment: multiyear assessment of volume, timeliness, and accuracy.

Purpose: The objective of this paper is to assess the volume, accuracy, and timeliness of radiology resident preliminary reports as part of an independent call system. This study seeks to understand the relationship between resident year in training, study modality, and discrepancy rate.

Methods: Resident preliminary interpretations on radiographs, ultrasound, CT, and MRI from October 2009 through December 2013 were prospectively scored by faculty on a modified RADPEER scoring system.

Achieving ideal computed tomographic scan length in patient with suspected urolithiasis.

Purpose: The purposes of the study were to determine the frequency and magnitude of extension of computed tomographic (CT) scans performed for the evaluation of urolithiasis, to investigate the potential contributing factors for overscanning, and to establish potential landmarks to assist in estimating the location of the superior margin of the kidneys.

Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective review of 300 CT studies performed for evaluation of urolithiasis. The total length of the scanned area, performing technologist, and the patient demographics were collected.