Doctor of Philosophy / This work was digitised and made available on open access by the University of Sydney, Faculty of Dentistry and Sydney eScholarship . It may only be used for the purposes of research and study. Where possible, the Faculty will try to notify the author of this work. If you have any inquiries or issues regarding this work being made available please contact the Sydney eScholarship Repository Coordinator - ses@library.usyd.edu.au

Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2002. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains vii, 100 p. : ill. (some col.). Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 83-87).

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Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karol. inst., 2005. / Härtill 5 uppsatser.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1987.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1987.

Thesis (MEd (Assessment and quality assurance))-University of Pretoria, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references.

The purposes of this investigation were (1) to determine if a systematic training program in communication skills could be used to improve written response levels of dental hygiene students, and (2) to determine if a systematic training program in communication skills could yield improved dental hygiene student-patient rapport. The experiment involved two groups of dental hygiene students that had previously been randomly selected and consisted of twelve junior and twelve senior students in each group. The entire population of dental hygiene students at Texas Woman's University participated in the study. Analysis of the data provided statistically significant findings on seven of the eight hypotheses. Those subjects in the systematic training program were able to demonstrate increased ability to write responses and, in addition, had higher patient rapport scores. The results were also statistically significant two weeks following the training period. It was, therefore, concluded that the systematic training program in communication skills was an effective teaching device for improving dental hygiene responses. The systematic training program also seemed to be an effective strategy for improving dental hygiene student-patient rapport formation.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o conhecimento de estética facial e bucal adquirido pelos alunos no curso de odontologia da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de São Paulo (FOUSP) e comparar com o que os pacientes que frequentam a Clínica Odontológica da FOUSP almejam como estética. Esse estudo foi realizado com 200 indivíduos de 18 a 50 anos, sendo: 100 (cem) pacientes, 50 (cinquenta) acadêmicos de primeiro ano e 50 (cinquenta) do último ano do curso de odontologia. Foram aplicados dois questionários aos grupos, um questionário sobre o perfil socioeconômico e um sobre a percepção estética. Os questionários são do tipo Escala Visual Analógica (VAS). Para medir a percepção do indivíduo sobre a estética foram abordados os seguintes aspectos: estética facial, como tipo de cabelo, tamanho dos olhos, forma da boca; e estética bucal, como posição, tamanho e forma dos dentes, gengiva e lábios. De acordo com os resultados obtidos por meio dos questionários foi possível comparar e correlacionar os grupos analisados utilizando os testes ANOVA e qui-quadrado. Após a análise estatística observou-se que não houve diferença estatisticamente significante (p=0,49) entre as respostas apresentadas pelos alunos tanto em relação à estética bucal, quanto em relação à estética facial. Na análise comparativa entre alunos e pacientes, pode-se observar que houve diferença entre à percepção bucal (p<0,001), mas não quanto à facial (p=0,26). Na amostra estudada observou-se que a resposta do grupo de pacientes comparada a dos estudantes divergiu significantemente. Este resultado pode ser atribuído ao fato dos estudantes observarem com mais rigor a questão da estética dental/bucal, enquanto o grupo de pacientes valorizarem mais a estética facial, buscando a harmonia do conjunto. Cabe ressaltar que os fatores que influenciaram nas respostas apresentadas nos questionários foram à idade, classe econômica e grau de escolaridade. Entender como o paciente enxerga estética e o que ele almeja quando se submete a um procedimento é importante para que o profissional realize um trabalho que satisfaça e eleve a autoestima deste paciente. Tendo isso em mente, o presente trabalho pode contribuir para nortear os profissionais da área quanto ao foco que devem ter ao realizar um procedimento estético, ou seja, entender o que o paciente busca e, concomitantemente, realizá-lo com as necessidades funcionais. / The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of facial and oral aesthetics acquired by students in the course of Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry, University of São Paulo (FOUSP) and compare it with what the patients attending the Dental Clinic aims FOUSP as aesthetics. This study was conducted with 200 subjects aged 18 to 50 years, as follows: one hundred (100) patients, fifty (50) students of first year and fifty (50) of the final year of dentistry. Two questionnaires to groups, a questionnaire on socioeconomic and one on the aesthetic perception were applied. Questionnaires are the type Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). To measure the individual\'s perception of aesthetics the following aspects were addressed: facial aesthetics such as hair type, eye size, mouth shape; and oral aesthetics, such as position, size and shape of the teeth, gums and lips. According to the results obtained through the questionnaires was possible to compare and correlate the groups analyzed using ANOVA and chi-square tests. After statistical analysis revealed that there was no statistically significant difference (p = 0.49) between the responses given by students in relation to both oral aesthetics, and in relation to facial aesthetics. The comparative analysis between students and patients, it can be observed that there were differences between the oral perception (p < 0.001), but not regarding facial (p = 0.26). In this sample we observed that the response of the patient group compared to the students diverged significantly. This result can be attributed to the fact that students observe more strictly the issue of dental/oral aesthetics, while the group of patients give greater facial aesthetics, seeking the harmony of the whole. Note that the factors that influenced the answers given in the questionnaire were age, economic status and educational level. Understand how the patient sees aesthetics and he craves when it undergoes a procedure is important for the provider performs a job that fits and raise the self-esteem of the patient. Keeping this in mind, the present study may contribute to guide the professionals about the focus that should have when performing an aesthetic procedure, ie, to understand what the patient looks and concomitantly performing it with operational requirements.

Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) / Background: Most edentulous patients have expectations regarding complete dentures that are not only dependant on past experiences but also the information they received from others. These expectations may impact on the level of satisfaction the patient would have when receiving their complete dentures. When determining levels of satisfaction, factors such as comfort, speech, aesthetics, mastication, retention, fit / stability and occurrence of pain should be assessed. The dental student should be able to clinically apply theoretical knowledge to provide the patient with a stable and retentive denture that fulfils their expectations on function and aesthetics. Not much has been written regarding this link between patients' expectations and satisfaction with complete dentures at the University of the Western Cape, thus it warranted further investigation. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine whether patients' expectations influence their satisfaction with new complete dentures constructed by undergraduate dental students. Objectives:- 1. To determine the expectations of the edentulous patients prior to receiving new complete dentures. 2. To determine if patients’ expectations influences satisfaction with new complete dentures. 3. To investigate the influence of socio-demographic factors on patients' satisfaction wearing complete dentures. 4. To determine if the level of experience of the undergraduate student influences patient satisfaction. Methodology: This was an observational study using two questionnaires for data collection namely the Patient Expectation Questionnaire and the Oral Health Impact Profile- 20. Socio-demographic data was collected as part of the first questionnaire. Each participant was given an individual case number that corresponded on both questionnaires. This facilitated correlation between the expectations and satisfaction results of individual patients. Results: The age range for the majority of the patients was between 56-65 years. Females made up 72% of the sample with 85% of the sample of coloured ethnicity. Statistical analysis included reliability testing of the Patient Expectation Questionnaire and the Cronbach's Alpha of .773 was recorded, which indicates good reliability. Results following analysis of the Oral Health Impact Profile-20 showed high levels of satisfaction in most domains. The correlation between patients' expectations and satisfaction with new complete dentures was not proven using Pearson correlation. However, the comparison between the expectations questionnaire and Oral Health Impact Profile-20 frequency distribution showed positive results and most expectations of the patient were met or even exceeded for certain domains. Conclusion: Once analysis of both questionnaires was completed high levels of expectations were recorded and these expectations were met in most domains. Even though the statistical relationship between patient expectations and satisfaction was not proven, analysis of the questionnaires yielded positive results. No association was found between pre-treatment expectation and patient satisfaction with complete dentures. Some socio-demographic factors influenced patient satisfaction with complete dentures. High levels of patient satisfaction were recorded regardless of the clinical experience of the undergraduate dental student.