Dental Hygiene ETDs

Publication Date

Summer 8-1-2023

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to collect information on the implementation of IPE activities within U.S. dental hygiene programs and whether program faculty are implementing these components into their program curricula. Furthermore, the study would identify which types of IPE activities were being conducted and if these activities met the CODA standards. An original survey was sent out to dental hygiene program directors and faculty. Results revealed both programs agreed that IPE is a significant component to include in hygiene curricula to better equip students as members of the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive care. IPE activities implemented were consistently the same with most following CODA standards. Findings from this study suggests entry level programs are implementing a minimum of IPE initiatives into their curricula. Although time was a common barrier for all programs, a gradual increase of IPE implementation can be seen in most programs.

Degree Name

Dental Hygiene

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Dental Medicine

First Committee Member (Chair)

Robin Gatlin, RDH, MS

Second Committee Member

Christine Nathe, RDH, MS

Third Committee Member

Justine Ponce, RDH, MS

Language

English

Keywords

interprofessional education, IPE in dental hygiene, integration of interprofessional education, dental hygiene education in the U.S.

Document Type

Thesis

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