You are using a colorimeter to measure tooth shade for a study. When you test the colorimeter you find that when you test it on the same tooth you get a consistent shade of A2. When you check to see what shade the tooth is on the shade guide it says the shade is A1. Which statement properly reflects the reliability and validity of your colorimeter. 

The study you are reading looks to find if diabetes is a risk factor for periodontal disease. The results are reported as odds ratios. What kind of study is this? 

A researcher wants to conduct a study to see if the use of social media by teenagers effects their oral health.  What would be a possible hypothesis for this study? 

By the end of this course you will have written a complete literature review. 

Match the part of the research paper with its correct definition. 

Faculty at academic institutions (including here at Ohio State) are some of the people who contribute to the research in the profession of dental hygiene. 

An adult asks you to recommend a treatment for their right ear symptoms.  They have noticed slow hearing loss over the past couple of weeks and sometimes hear a crackling sound in that ear when they chew food.  After asking the SCHOLAR-MAC questions, you determine there are no exclusions to self-care.  Which of the following was determined by a Cochrane systematic review to be as effective as a purchased OTC agent and would likely be helpful for this person’s ear concern?

Mr. Naylor (our friend from the online older adult case) returns to his community pharmacy to ask you a question about something he read online about diphenhydramine (Benedryl®) being an inappropriate OTC for older adults. He would like to know why it is inappropriate.  Which of the following would be CORRECT to tell Mr. Naylor?

An adult who appears to be in their mid-50s (age) asks for your recommendation to help minimize the wrinkles on their face.  They tell you that they enjoy boating and waterskiing in warmer months and don’t always remember to wear sunscreen.  Which of the following would be CORRECT to include in your consultation about a product for this person?

A 50-year-old female has light pink patches with an overlying thick, white scale on her scalp. There are also bright red plaques on her elbows. The lesions do not itch. She has not tried any OTC treatments yet other than moisturizing lotions and creams which didn’t really help. Which of the following is the BEST recommendation for this person?