Title: Research
Course: DES 2701 Community Oral Health > Section: Module 1 - Research

Introduction

In this module, the basics of research are introduced. This includes a review of the scientific method, data collection and representation, sampling, variables, descriptive and inferential statistics, and an overview of the primary research manuscript.

The dental hygiene student must have a fundamental understanding of research. Dental hygiene students can acquire knowledge by reviewing various types of research articles. An understanding of research will allow the dental hygiene student to make correct judgments and appropriate treatment decisions and product recommendations based on that research.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Conduct an effective literature search using electronic databases [such as PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL], professional journals, government documents, product literature and other "paper" publications, video and other forms of multimedia.
- Explain the criteria for reviewing scientific literature.
- Review a scientific journal article relating to dentistry.
- Discuss different research designs and when each is appropriate to use.

Readings & Resources

Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist. Geurink. 3rd ed. Chapter 7, pgs 198-224.

Dental Public Health & Research. Nathe. 3rd ed. Chapter 19, pgs. 293-297.

Assignments & Activities

- Complete the Student Contract Quiz.
- Post in the Greetings and Introductions Board.
- Post in the Module 1 Discussion Board.
- Complete the Module 1 Reflective Assignment.
- Complete the Module 1 Scientific Literature Analysis
- Complete the Module 1 Quiz.