Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / The purpose of this thesis was to investigate the influence of the dental school environment upon certain attitudes of dental students. An initial attitudinal profile of beginning first-year dental students was established by means of the Allport-Vernon-Lindzey Study of Values. Using the same instrument, pre-test and post-test profiles were established for dental students at the beginning of the third year and after eight months of clinical exposure. A cross-sectional comparison was made of the initial profile of the first-year students with the pre-test and post-test profiles of the third-year students. A significant difference, at the .05 level of confidence, was observed in a comparison of the religious values of the first-year students with the pretest of the third-year students. No significant differences were observed in the other five values. In addition, no significant differences in any values were observed when the first-year students were compared to the post-test of the third-year students. A longitudinal comparison of the pre-test and post-test profiles were made. No significant differences were demonstrated for the entire sample and for each quartile in any of the six areas with which the Study of Values is concerned. Additional information was gathered for the third-year students by using a questionnaire. The questionnaire revealed dissatisfaction and frustration with various aspects of the dental school environment. Within the defined limitations of this study, it appears that the sample of third-year dental students at Indiana University School of Dentistry did not demonstrate measurable changes in values despite an indication of dissatisfaction and frustration with the dental school environment. From the answers to the questionnaire, it seems likely that some of this frustration could be reduced by an educational approach which would provide clearly stated course objectives and criteria for evaluation, earlier clinical exposure, elimination of repetitive course content, more individualized instruction, and more informality in the teaching-learning environment.

Thesis (M.S.)--Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry, 1984 (Dental Public Health). / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 58-59). / Future dental professionals receive very little information on new dental products.　The goal　of　this project was　to introduce Zendium, a new dentifrice manufactured by CooperCare, Oral-B, to graduating dental　studentS, post doctoral periodontic students and senior dental hygiene students.　This information was presented at　the dental and dental hygiene schools to fifteen (15) dental students, thirteen (13) periodontic students and eighty-one (81) dental hygiene students. Students were asked to complete two questionnaires to evaluate　the appropriateness of the presentation and their reaction to Zendium. Results indicated　that　the students felt　the presentation was appropriate in terms of the educational　level, length of presentation, use of visual　aids and speaker’s knowledge of　the product. Their response to Zendium was mixed, with the highest acceptance of the product by senior dental hygiene students. The students had several　concerns about　the product, including flavor, lack of ADA approval　and　the need for more　long-term clinical　studies　to be conducted in　the United States.　It is hoped　that　this information will aid CooperCare, Oral-B with their marketing strategies of Zendium to other dental professionals.

Thesis (doctoral)--Lunds Universitet.

Thesis (doctoral)--Lunds Universitet.

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).

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1969.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1969.

Orientador: Patrícia Petromilli Nordi Sasso Garcia / Resumo: Este trabalho teve como objetivo observar o efeito da magnificação na postura de trabalho durante a realização de procedimentos odontológicos. Para isso, propôs-se a realização de sete estudos. Os estudos 1 e 2 tiveram como objetivo revisar a literatura para reunir informações disponíveis em torno da magnificação e ergonomia e da magnificação em endodontia, respectivamente. No estudo 3, foi realizada a observação da acuidade visual de estudantes de odontologia (N=160) em função de cinco diferentes condições visuais (olho nu, visão com lupa simples, visão com lupa do sistema Galilean, visão com lupa do sistema Keplerian e microscópio operatório) e em duas distâncias de trabalho (de 35cm boca/olhos e confortável para o operador). Além disso, os desvios angulares de pescoço foram registrados por meio de tomadas fotográficas. A acuidade visual foi medida através de uma tabela de E-optótipos localizados em cavidades Classe I de molares superiores. O desvio angular foi mensurado por meio do Software de Análise Postural. Realizou-se análise estatística descritiva e Análise de Variância - ANOVA a qual foi conduzida de forma independente para os diferentes anos do curso (2°, 3°, 4° e 5°). O nível de significância adotado para tomada de decisão foi de 5%. Observou-se interação significativa para o sistema de magnificação e distância (p<0,05) em todos os anos, tanto para a acuidade visual quanto para o ângulo de pescoço. Para a distância padronizada e em todos os anos do curso, a maior ... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: This study aimed to observe the magnification effect on work posture during dental procedures. For this, seven studies were conducted. The studies 1 and 2 aimed to review the literature in order to gather informations regarding to magnification and ergonomics and magnification in endodontics, respectively. Study 3 aimed to determine dental students' visual acuity and neck angulation when using magnification devices and distances from the operating field. Forty students from each of the second through fifth years of the five-year program at the School of Dentistry of Araraquara were selected (N=160). Visual acuity was tested using a miniature Snellen eye chart under five different settings (unaided vision; simple loupe; Galilean loupe; Keplerian loupe and an operating microscope). Photographs were taken during the visual acuity exam in order to evaluate the angulation of the subjects' necks in a neutral posture. The two-factor Analysis of Variance - ANOVA and the Games-Howell post-hoc test were performed for the different years of the course (α=0.05). A significant difference in visual acuity and neck angulation was found between the "magnification device" and "distance" factors in each of the graduating classes analyzed (p<0.05). At a standardized distance, the Keplerian loupe, the Galilean loupe and the operating microscope provided the greatest visual acuity. At a subjectively comfortable distance, the Keplerian and Galilean loupes produced the best visual acuity. Regarding... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1976.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1976.