How Dentists Read a Technique Article: A Grounded Theory Investigation.

Purpose: To conduct an empirical investigation using qualitative techniques of the way dentists engage in the process of reading a technique-oriented journal article and what they pay attention to in the process.

Materials And Methods: Grounded theory was used to identify how dentists read an article describing the fabrication of an interim prosthesis in the esthetic zone. Twenty-one experienced practitioners were videotaped, and their verbatim reflections were coded.

Humanism in Dental Education: A Comparison of Theory, Intention, and Stakeholder Perceptions at a North American Dental School.

In today's dental education environment, a humanistic culture is an expectation for all U.S. dental schools, codified in 2013 by its inclusion in the Commission on Dental Accreditation's standards for accreditation.

Teaching Skill Acquisition and Development in Dental Education.

Development of dental faculty members is paramount to providing outstanding education and role modeling for students. With the large number of second career educators in dental schools, an efficient method of acquiring teaching skills is important for new faculty members. Knowing the skill progression and learning experiences identified by dental educators of varying rank may lead to more efficient, effective faculty development.

The role of dental hygiene in caries management: a new paradigm.

Dental caries is the most common disease of children and remains a significant oral health problem worldwide for both children and adults. The traditional paradigm of treating dental caries solely by "drilling and filling," brushing and flossing and lowering sugar intake has evolved. Current science in the management of dental caries suggests a clear focus on the reduction of responsible infectious agents, remineralization of non-cavitated lesions and minimally invasive restorative approaches whenever possible.

Research on hand dexterity and the practice of dentistry: reality and myth.

A brief review of the literature finds that studies of digital dexterity fail to confirm that dental students or dentists possess aptitudes that are different from the general population or that those with higher aptitudes achieve superior levels of performance. It is suggested that the complex nature of modern dental practice requires such a broad range of skills that digital dexterity contributes only a small increment or that technical dental procedures are completely trainable in the course of dental education.