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Online Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program: Outcomes of a longitudinal study
Journal of Dental Hygiene : JDH
|October 3, 2020
Summary
Graduates of an online dental hygiene program reported increased career options and leadership roles. The program enhanced their skills in evidence-based practice and addressing oral health disparities.
Area of Science:
- Dental Hygiene Education
- Online Learning Outcomes
- Alumni Studies
Background:
- Assessing the long-term impact of online education programs is crucial for evaluating graduate outcomes and delivery format value.
- Online degree completion programs offer flexibility for working professionals in the dental hygiene field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure the overall outcomes of an online dental hygiene degree completion program.
- To identify key alumni outcomes and career trajectories post-graduation.
Main Methods:
- A 35-item electronic survey was emailed to graduates (2009-2017) of an online dental hygiene degree completion program.
- Survey questions covered career characteristics, leadership, scholarly activities, evidence- and community-based practices, professional confidence, and transformative learning.
- Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data from 50 respondents (67% response rate).
Main Results:
- 82% of alumni reported increased career options post-graduation.
- Significant increases were observed in the instructor/educator role (p=0.000).
- Alumni reported post-degree activities in dental hygiene instruction (36%), public health (32%), and administration (14%).
Conclusions:
- Graduates demonstrated ongoing engagement in leadership, evidence-based practice, and community-based initiatives.
- The program significantly improved competency in leadership and evidence-based practice.
- 100% of graduates felt a greater responsibility to address oral health disparities.
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