Predictors of Success in Dental Hygiene Education: A Follow-Up Study

• Published in: Journal of dental hygiene Vol. 84; no. 1; p. 23
• Main Authors: Ward, Sue Tucker, Downey, Mary C, Thompson, Ana Luz, Collins, Marie A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chicago American Association for Dental Research/American Academy of Implant Dentistry 01.01.2010
• Subjects: Academic achievement; Core curriculum; Critical thinking; Occupational therapy; Physical therapy; Problem solving; Regression analysis; Respiratory therapy; Studies

In 2002, a 6 year review of dental hygiene graduates from the Medical College of Georgia (1996 through 2001) was conducted to determine which criteria were the best predictors of success. Success was defined in terms of National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) score and dental hygiene GPA a...