The Present and Future State of Blended Learning at Workplace-Learning Settings in Adult Education: A systematic review

The main objective of this study is to examine the present and future state of blended learning (BL) for adults in workplace-learning settings. Data were collected in numerous areas from various databases and sources for the period from 1965 to June 2018. This topic was found mainly in the fields of education and business. The data collected were thoroughly analyzed and evaluated, and quality assessment of the literature was carried out. Major findings of the studies were analyzed. Results: 17 peer-reviewed articles were selected, 10 surveys, five qualitative studies, two case studies, and one randomized control trial, which included studies carried out in different parts of the world. The sample size of the studies under analysis ranged from 16 to 674 participants, and the aggregate sample size was 3250. The length of the investigations ranged from 4 weeks to 7 months. Conclusions: BL is expected to be more prevalent in workplace environments due to the use of authentic and collaborative learning approaches

Dental patients’ knowledge, awareness, and attitude regarding infection control procedures

BackgroundAssessing patients’ opinion about policies against cross infection in the dental office is of significance. Since it has been shown to enhance compliance and motivation among patients and healthcare workers.AimsThis study was designed to investigate patients’ awareness, attitude and knowledge of infection control practice and the effect of demographic data on these measures.Methods A cross-sectional survey of 302 patients attending outpatient dental clinics to determine knowledge, attitudes, and awareness regarding infection control procedures. Questionnaire was designed and distributed in local Language.Results Our study revealed reasonable knowledge and awareness of PPE use and its rationale. Visual assurance was central aspect of patient perception of infection control. Knowledge was affected by several sociodemographic characteristics.ConclusionEven though the sample reflected a reasonable level of awareness and knowledge about infection control in dental clinics, and the possible paths of disease transmission, more knowledge is to be disseminated especially concerning Transmissible diseases

Assessing the knowledge and attitudes of group of mothers living in Saudi Arabia with regards to their children’s oral health

BackgroundThe knowledge of mothers with respect to health can affect their children’s health either directly by promoting health practices or indirectly by influencing the health-related attitudes and behaviours of children.AimsThe aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of a group of mothers living in Saudi Arabia with regard to their children’s oral health.Methods This cross-sectional study involved 614 mothers living across Saudi Arabia. An electronic web-based questionnaire was developed and distributed among the participants using different social media outlets.Results Almost 80 per cent of study participants were knowledgeable regarding their child’s primary and permanent teeth’s eruption time and agreed that their child’s primary teeth were as important as the permanent teeth. The results also indicated that 79 per cent of the participants were aware that bottle feeding during sleep causes tooth decay and 73.7 per cent knew that the frequency of sugar consumption has a greater impact on oral health than the quantity of sugar consumed. Almost all participants (97 per cent) reported that they watch and help their children to brush their teeth. More than half (55.8 per cent) of them reported that they take their children for their first dental check-up when the children are one-year old, and almost three-quarters (73 per cent) reported they take their children to regular dental check-ups.ConclusionMost mothers had a positive attitude toward their children’s oral health and were reasonably knowledgeable about it; however, further health education is required among some groups and in some aspects particularly those concerning oral and systemic health

Public knowledge and awareness of the effect of diabetes mellitus on oral health

BackgroundDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a common chronic disease with an increasing prevalence, affecting general and oral health, with several oral manifestations. A bidirectional effect of diabetes and periodontal diseases has been reported by many researchers.AimThis study aimed to evaluate public awareness and knowledge of the association between DM and oral health among public living in Saudi.Methods A cross-sectional survey was done in Saudi Arabia to determine knowledge, attitudes, and awareness to assess public regarding knowledge of DM-related oral health. Questionnaire was designed and distributed in local Language to a convenient sample group through social media outlets.Results One hundred-ninety completed questionnaires. Our study findings indicated a general awareness of the association between DM and oral health but demonstrated a lack of awareness concerning some oral diseases related with DM. 134 out 190 participants (70.5 per cent) of the respondents confirmed that DM had a negative effect on oral health, and 46.9 per cent considered periodontal disease to have a negative effect on glycemic control. There was a reasonable knowledge concerning DM-related oral manifestations. In contrast, one third of the respondents considered it possible to treat patients with DM and with a blood glucose below 3.9mmol/Which indicated that they think a low blood glucose level has good prognosis and 43.7 per cent agreed that patients with DM should take antibiotics after tooth extraction, while 33.7 per cent of respondents agreed that antibiotics should be administered prior to tooth extraction. These are important considerations for early diagnosis and onset management of oral disease.ConclusionThese findings indicate the need for targeted and specific health information education. They also support a greater need for collaboration between physicians and dentists

Self-perception, knowledge, and awareness of halitosis among female university students

Azizah Bin Mubayrik,1 Rana Al Hamdan,2 Emad M Al Hadlaq,1 Hamad AlBagieh,1 Dan AlAhmed,3 Hend Jaddoh,3 Mawadh Demyati,3 Rawan Abu Shryei3 1Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Science Department, 2Restorative Dental Science Department, 3Interns, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Background: Halitosis or oral malodor is defined as an unpleasant breath odor. It can become a serious problem affecting individuals’ social communication and self-confidence. Furthermore, it is a discomforting issue for the people around the person affected, because they consider it embarrassing to inform the person of the problem.Aim: This study was designed to measure self-perception, knowledge, and awareness of halitosis among female university students in Saudi Arabia.Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey was implemented with 392 volunteer participants who responded to a questionnaire on their self-perception, knowledge, and awareness of halitosis.Results: The response rate was 89.1% (392/440). Self-perception of halitosis was low (21.4%), whereas a larger percentage (78.1%) indicated noticing people with bad breath. Most participants (80.4%) thought that the gastrointestinal tract is the primary source of halitosis. Seventy-seven percent preferred using personal methods such as mouthwash and chewing gum to treat oral malodor. According to 82.1% of respondents, a dentist is the most appropriate professional to treat halitosis.Conclusion: The investigation revealed low self-perception and limited knowledge regarding halitosis. Therefore, the role of dentists in informing and educating their patients concerning oral malodor should be enhanced. Public education about the causes of and possible ways of managing bad breath should be increased. Keywords: halitosis, female, self-perception, awarenes