Description
Objective: The Literature Review assignment is designed to encourage students to become aware of current professional literature published on topics pertaining to the new and forever evolving field of dental materials. Given that the field of dental materials is changing so rapidly, it is important that the dental hygienist develop their abilities to evaluate new products and explore a topic presented in class in greater detail. Topic Selection: Each student will choose any applicable topic related to the field of dental materials. The list below is an example of potential topics and is not to be considered your only choices. Please pick a topic that you are interested in learning more detail than can be presented in lecture. Please email a topic idea by week 3 as the due date will be on week 14 so I have time to read and grade them before grades are due into the collegeResources:A minimum of 3 published sources of information must be used (i.e., JADA, CDA Journal, PUB MED, ADHA Journal, Access, CDHA Journal). Product package inserts are also allowed as well as testimony from dental professionals who currently use a product. Internet sources are acceptable but may not be substituted for the 3 published sources, unless they reflect material from a reputable journal that is “on line.”Format: The Literature Review should be approximately 3-4 pages in length, typed in 12 font Times New Roman and double-spaced, with references cited in the body of the text and an appropriate reference page attached using an APA format. Please give a brief history of the product/procedure, current technology, weaknesses, limitations, advantages, and disadvantages.
