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Knowledge of Dental Students with Respect to Orthodontic Diagnosis and Clear Aligner Therapy in Conjunction with a Study of Predoctoral Orthodontic Curricula
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)
The purpose of this project was to explore the attitude and knowledge of
dental students with respect to orthodontic diagnosis and clear aligner therapy and
to investigate the predoctoral orthodontic curriculum at their ...
Digital Technology and Digital Workflow Application in the Current Landscape of Private Practice Orthodontics
(2021)
This study examined which demographic factors and practice characteristics influence orthodontists to utilize a digital workflow in their private practice, as well as which factors influence their opinions on the current ...
Advanced Education Orthodontics Program Curricula Pre- and Post-COVID-19
(2021)
A survey was conducted to investigate faculty numbers across advanced education
orthodontic programs and its association with curriculum, didactic learning, utilization of
distance education, and impact of the COVID-19 ...
Esthetic smile preferences when considering age
This study examined general dentists’ preferences for esthetic smile characteristics based on age and gender of the dentist and the simulated patient using a 16-item survey. Smile characteristics evaluated were smile line, ...
Dental Students' Knowledge Related to Peri-Implantitis Diagnosis and Willingness to Treat or Refer: A Pilot Study
(2024)
This pilot study examined whether demographic factors affect student knowledge, ability to diagnose, and willingness to refer biological implant complications, specifically peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. This ...
Assessment of Underrepresented Minority Enrollment in Orthodontic Residency Programs
(2022)
This study examined current advanced orthodontic resident demographics and their association with factors residents’ rank as most important for residency program selection and future practice plans. A 10-question survey, ...
Retreatment following in-person clear aligner therapy, direct-to-consumer clear aligner therapy, and conventional fixed orthodontic appliances
(2020)
This study examined the effect of original orthodontic treatment modality, in particular, in-person clear aligner therapy (CAT), direct-to-consumer clear aligner therapy (DTC CAT), and conventional fixed appliances, on ...
The Current Use of Soft Tissue Lasers in Orthodontic Practices
(2022)
This study investigated the use of soft tissue lasers in orthodontic practices, specifically whether the orthodontist demographics and practice characteristics influenced the use of soft tissue laser within an office. The ...