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Academic Honesty
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DH 116 Brochure Assignment
SIFT Information Evaluation Habits
Stop
Do you know the website?
What is its reputation?
What is your purpose?
How do you feel?
Consider cognitive biases.
Investigate the Source
What exactly is the source?
What can you find out about the website?
What about the author?
Is it worth your time?
Find Other Coverage
Is other coverage similar?
Can you find a better source?
One more trusted?
More in-depth?
What do expert sources agree on with coverage?
Trace to the Original Source
Can you find the original source?
What is the original context?
Has it been accurately presented?
Useful Dental Websites
American Dental Assistants Assocation (ADAA)
The AADA's mission is to advance the careers of dental assistants through education, credentialing, legislative advocacy, and professional activities that improve the delivery of quality dental health care.
ADHA American Hygienists Association
The professional organization for dental hygienists.
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
DANB’s CDA and COA certification programs are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
Studying for your DANB exam
Prepare for exams with exam outlines, study materials, study strategies, and exam day tips.
Dental Health/Oral Health: MedlinePlus
U.S. National Library of Medicine's handbook and website directory for dental/oral health topics.
National Center for Dental Hygiene Research
Developed by USC, this site provides articles, case studies, and current news for dental hygiene students.
CDC Oral Health Resources
This site, developed by the Center for Disease Control, provides links to sources for both the consumer and the dental professional.
American Dental Association
Largest organization in the dental professions.
Centre for Evidence-Based Dentistry
A British Web site which covers evidence-based dentistry world-wide.
PubMed
Created by the National Institute of Health, this site indexes over 4,000 biomedical, nursing and dentistry journals.
PA Department of State Board Laws and Regulations
Provides links to Act 216, Regulations, Act 48, and Fees.
Local Anesthesia Administration by Dental Hygienists
State Chart created by the ADHA for Local Anesthesia Administration
Nitrous Oxide Administration by Dental Hygienists
Map created by the ADHA of the United States illustrating which states dental hygienists can lawfully administer nitrous oxide.
Overview of CE Requirements for Dental Hygiene Licensure Renewal
Chart with Link to State Acts, Statutes and Regulations.
Medical History Form for use in Dental Practice
Form from Oral Health in America: a Report of the Surgeon General provided by National Institute of Health (NIH).
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