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D A Nash

Publications and source records attributed to D A Nash.

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PubMed1985

A profile of organizational characteristics of colleges of dentistry.

This study investigated the organizational characteristics of colleges of dentistry as perceived by their deans, associate deans, and department chairs. Likert's Profile of Organizational Characteristics is used to describe the administrative structures of the colleges on a continuum from exploitive/authoritative through benevolent/authoritative and consultative to participatory. In addition, administrators were asked to evaluate their colleges' effectiveness in adapting to an environment of change. The results indicate a relatively low level of participation in administration in contrast to a high desire for participation, and that administrators believe their colleges are only marginally effective in adapting to change.

Administrative Personnel↗
PubMed1984

Ethics in dentistry: review and critique of Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct.

This paper has reviewed an ethic for the profession of dental medicine, such an ethic being grounded in the classical characteristics of a profession. The Principles and Code of the ADA have been reviewed and critiqued. The following conclusions are drawn: The dental profession and the individual dentist have a duty to recognize the reciprocity of the relationship that exists with society, and the duty of covenantal fidelity. The dentist has a duty to conduct his or her professional life in accordance with the ethical principles rooted in the moral rules. These are the principles of beneficence: autonomy and justice, in both individual and societal contexts. The dentist has a duty to maintain his or her level of knowledge and skill current. The dentist has an obligation to participate in the professional community to help ensure just distribution of society's resources and to share the burden of professional self-regulation to the extent that such a privilege is granted by society. The current Principles and Code are helpful expressions of dentistry's professional obligations, but are deficient in: not speaking to reciprocity of relationship, the principle of self-determination, and not providing for societal participation in the covenant agreement.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

American Dental Association↗
PubMed1984

The use of contingent audiotaped material with pediatric dental patients.

Contingent reinforcement procedures such as those used in this study appear to be a practical and effective means of reducing uncooperative child behavior during dental treatment. The cost of the equipment is modest and, as the equipment can be operated by means of a foot pedal, contingent reinforcement procedures can be implemented without interfering with ongoing activities.

Attention↗
PubMed1984

The ethics of profession in dental medicine.

Changes in technology, public policy, and the multi-dimensional relationships of professionals have resulted in renewed interest in the ethics of health care practitioners. This article considers the obligation of dentists to a life of morality in common with all humanity. Additional responsibilities are incurred by a practitioner of dental medicine in keeping the moral rule to "do your duty." These duties are explicated utilizing three classical characteristics of a professional. The Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct of the American Dental Association are the dental profession's guide to ethical conduct. The Principles and Code are traced in their development, reviewed in their content, and critiqued in comparison to the ethical obligations of the dentist as previously delineated. The use of the Principles and Code as a basis for professional self-government is evaluated.

American Dental Association↗
PubMed1984

Unilateral essential hematuria. Therapy with epsilon aminocaproic acid.

A case of severe, unilateral essential hematuria was managed with epsilon aminocaproic acid. An extended remission of the hematuria was achieved with 24 Gm given orally in four divided doses daily, maintained for two weeks, then tapered by 2 Gm per day. The risks reported with this therapy are considered.

Adult↗
PubMed1981

The nickel-chromium crown for restoring posterior primary teeth.

The differences between the recently marketed nickel-chromium crown and other crowns available for primary posterior teeth are compared. Indications for use of preformed crowns are reviewed and techniques of tooth preparation, crown adaptation, and cementation are described.

Cementation↗
PubMed1981

Academic dismissal for clinical reasons: implications of the Horowitz case.

Dismissal of a student from the educational program of a school of dentistry has immeasurable impact on the student and results in considerable emotional trauma to the faculty and administration. The legalistic emphasis of today's society has resulted in an increasing amount of litigation subsequent to student dismissals. The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in the case of Ms. Charlotte Horowitz has provided helpful guidance regarding what is fair when considering student dismissal for clinical or academic reasons, or both. Inferences from this and related cases are drawn that can assist dental education administrators in developing sound dismissal procedures for the institutions they manage.

Clinical Competence↗
PubMed1981

Dental education in the Netherlands.

Dental education varies throughout the world as a result of the unique circumstances and needs of each country. The dental educator can derive benefit by comparing and contrasting different systems. Dental education in the Netherlands is characterized in this paper by summarizing several of it components. Dental practice is reviewed and the development of dental education traced. The structure and functioning of a typical school of of dentistry is discussed as well as admissions, student finances, curriculum, and certification. In addition, postgraduate and auxilliary education are reviewed.

Certification↗
PubMed1980

Instructional alternatives in pediatric dentistry.

In recent years several alternative instructional strategies have been recommended that were departures from traditional approaches. This paper describes several of these alternatives that have been adapted and applied to the curriculum in pediatric dentistry at West Virginia University. They include a systems approach to designing instruction, employment of single conceptual units of instruction, development of instructional objectives, use of audiovisual technology for conveying information, the opportunity for self-pacing, evaluation of students on a mastery model using a criterion-referenced system, and the opportunity for students to learn beyond mastery in programs of self-directed inquiry and contract grading. The methods used for implementing these strategies and the dynamics of their operation are discussed.

Attitude↗