Tattoos in the Dental Setting - Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
Because of the increased incidence of health care professionals with visible tattoos, researchers are studying how this form of self-expression is perceived by others.22–25While societal attitudes are changing, visible tattoos may not be fully accepted in this employment arena. Perceptions of competence, … 展开
Gender is also important, as it influences perceptions of tattooed individuals.7,8In female-dominated professions, this is a significant concern. Boultinghouse28found participants … 展开
Among the Millennial generation, Foltz29found 86% of students surveyed believed any student with visible tattoos would have a hard time finding employment and 95% of surveyed … 展开
The professional image of oral health professionals should communicate to patients that they will provide ethical, professional, competent, and trustworthy treatment. For many patients, visible tattoos are not consistent with these characteristics. While some segments of the population are more accepting of self-expression, research suggests the pr... 展开
- 1. Doss K, Ebesu Hubbard AS. The communicative value of tattoos: the role of public self-consciousness on tattoo visibility.Communication Research Reports2009;26(1):62–74.
- 2. Totten JW, Lipscomb TJ, Jones MA. Attitudes toward and stereotypes of persons with body art: implications for marketing management.Acad Mark Stud J.2009;13:… 展开
"Dental Consumers' Perceptions of Dental Hygienists with Visible …
Participants viewed one of three photographs of a dental hygiene model wearing short-sleeved scrubs without a tattoo, with a large sleeve tattoo on the arm or with a small tattoo on the wrist. …
Assessing dental clients' perceptions of dental hygienists with …
2016年10月1日 · Participants viewed 1 of 3 photographs of a dental hygiene model wearing short-sleeved scrubs without a tattoo, with a small tattoo on the wrist or with a large sleeve tattoo on …
Tattoos in the Dental Setting - Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
2017年7月1日 · Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal that reconnects practicing dental hygienists with the nation's leading educators and researchers. …
There is a lack of research on the effects of visible tattoos on the dental hygiene profession, as well as educational policies. Importantly, does the appearance of a health care
Tattoos in the Dental Office - Today's RDH
2021年3月25日 · Dental hygiene schools were also polled on their policy and views on visible tattoos. Of the 340 dental hygiene directors polled, only 141 responded. The majority (80%) of the respondents reported that their …
Tattoos, piercings: How dental professionals can …
2017年11月7日 · Many dental hygiene programs restrict facial and numerous ear piercings as part of promoting professional appearances; tattoos on the other hand will be harder to cover at times and are discouraged from being on display.
Implications of Tattoos That Oral Healthcare Providers Should …
2020年10月1日 · Several complications associated with tattoos have been reported, including infection, inflammation, allergy, and cutaneous malignancies. 1,2 Bloodborne infections are a …
A Study of Visible Tattoos in Entry-Level Dental Hygiene Education ...
2018年2月1日 · Purpose: The purpose of this study was to survey entry-level dental hygiene program directors in the United States (U.S.) to assess their perceptions of dental hygienists …
Tattoos in the Dental Setting - Dimensions Students
2017年7月1日 · Dimensions of Dental Hygiene July 1, 2017. 0 Comments. ... Historically, individuals with visible tattoos were frowned upon by the general public. 1–6 Today, however, tattoos are common.6–10 Three in 10 US adults …
