The Doctoral Degree in Dental Hygiene: Creating New Oral Healthcare Paradigms

Gurenlian, JoAnn R; Rogo, Ellen J.; Spolarich, Ann Eshenaur

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“…Previous models offered curriculum options for the PhD in dental hygiene and for an entry-level doctoral degree in dental hygiene. 4 Nursing has different models for doctoral education that include entry level, PhD, and doctorate of advanced practice. Other professions such as physical therapy, audiology, and pharmacy offer entry-level doctoral programs.…”

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“…3 Since that focus document was published, other papers discussing the need for and/or interest in doctoral prepared dental hygienists, and curricular models for an entry-level doctoral program and doctor of philosophy in dental hygiene program were proposed. [4][5][6][7][8][9][10] However, presently, no doctoral programs in dental hygiene exist in the United States.…”

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“…One aspect of education that was recommended was to create doctoral degree programs in dental hygiene including curricular models for both professional (doctor of science in dental hygiene) and academic (doctor of philosophy) doctoral programs in dental hygiene, and to publish these models in professional journals 3 . Since that focus document was published, other papers discussing the need for and/or interest in doctoral prepared dental hygienists, and curricular models for an entry‐level doctoral program and doctor of philosophy in dental hygiene program were proposed 4–10 . However, presently, no doctoral programs in dental hygiene exist in the United States.…”

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The increase in scientific knowledge, oral healthcare, new dental hygiene workforce models, and the latest clinical skills, have elevated the need for doctoral prepared dental hygienists and dental therapists. These oral care providers need to be empowered with advanced preparation in education, research, and leadership. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to present two curricular models for a doctorate of philosophy and a doctorate of oral health practice recognizing that students may have different goals and interests in educational pursuits. The doctoral program models support the conduct of research and scholarship, which supports the research infrastructure of the profession and emphasizes the dissemination of scholarly works. Creation of doctoral programs for dental hygienists and dental therapists provides opportunities to broaden choices and strive for autonomy throughout their careers. These programs may support the development of additional scholars and advanced practitioners who can contribute to the scientific body of knowledge and create policies and pathways to improve population oral health.

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“…16 In 2005, ADHA published 'Dental Hygiene: Focus on Advancing the Profession', a document that included the goal of establishing the doctoral degree by 2025. 15,17 Models of doctoral programme curricula have been proposed and published, including a professional pathway (Doctor of Science in Dental Hygiene)…”

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“…and an academic pathway (Doctor of Philosophy). 13,17,18 Many other allied health professions have transitioned to the professional doctoral degree for entry-level into practice. Both dental hygiene educators and dental hygiene graduate students report perceived values for and the support of creation of the doctoral degree.…”

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One hundred years of dental hygiene research: Progress and possibilities

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Wilder,

Spolarich

2023

Int J Dental Hygiene

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Preparing the Future Dental Hygiene Workforce: Knowledge, Skills, and Reform

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With the health care delivery system in transition, the way in which oral health care services are delivered in 2040 will inevitably change. To achieve the aims of reduced cost, improved access, and higher quality and to advance population wellness, oral health care will likely become a more integrated part of medical care. An integrated primary care system would better meet the needs of an increasingly diverse and aging U.S. population with uneven access to health care services. By 2040, trends suggest that a smaller proportion of dental hygienists will work in traditional solo dental offices; many more will practice with multidisciplinary health care teams in large-group dental and medical practices and in a variety of non-traditional community settings. This integration will require changes in how dental hygienists are educated. To shape the skill sets, clinical judgment, and knowledge of future practitioners, current dental hygiene curricula must be reexamined, redirected, and enhanced. This article examines some of the factors that are likely to shape the future of dental hygiene practice, considers the strengths and weaknesses of current curricula, and proposes educational changes to prepare dental hygienists for practice in 2040. This article was written as part of the project "Advancing Dental Education in the 21 Century."

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The Doctoral Degree in Dental Hygiene: Creating New Oral Healthcare Paradigms

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Advancing the voice of women through doctoral education: Proposed models for dental hygienists and dental therapists

Advancing the voice of women through doctoral education: Proposed models for dental hygienists and dental therapists

One hundred years of dental hygiene research: Progress and possibilities

Preparing the Future Dental Hygiene Workforce: Knowledge, Skills, and Reform

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