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    Correlation between Advanced Dental Admission Test performance and dental MATCH success
    (Wiley, 2021-04) Deek, Joseph; Albright, David A.; John, Vanchit; Tang, Qing; Stewart, Kelton T.; Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics, School of Dentistry
    Purpose/Objectives The Advanced Dental Admissions Test was developed in 2016 to aid residency programs evaluate qualified applicants. Since its conception, however, there have been no studies seeking to evaluate the usefulness of the exam regarding an applicants’ ability to match with a residency program through the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (MATCH). The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the Advanced Dental Admission Test performance on student MATCH success into a post-doctoral pediatric residency program. Methods This retrospective study evaluated the academic records of pediatric residency applicants using the ADEA PASS and MATCH program between 2017 and 2019. Five scholastic and 7 demographic variables were extracted from student ADEA PASS applications. Applicant MATCH status and preference was obtained from the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program. Descriptive statistics for each application cycle was calculated and used to evaluate applicant demographic and scholastic data. Correlation coefficients assessed for associations between scholastic/demographic factors and MATCH status/preference. Logistic regression models estimated the probability of MATCH status/preference. Significance was set at 5%. Results An association was found between ADAT scores and MATCH status, but the influence was minimal (odds ratio: 1.004, 95% confidence interval: 1.001-1.008). Applicant age (P < 0.0216) and dental schools that ranked students (P < 0.0002) were the most significant factors for MATCH status and preference, respectively. Conclusions ADAT scores played a minimal role in applicants matching to pediatric residency programs. Applicant age and schools that provide class ranks were found to be significant predictors when considering MATCH status and preference to pediatric residency programs.
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    The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. orthodontic practices in 2020
    (Elsevier, 2021-10-04) Motevasel, Hengameh; Helms, Lana R.; Eckert, George J.; Stewart, Kelton T.; Albright, David A.; Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics, School of Dentistry
    INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to investigate the immediate impact and long-term implications of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus on orthodontic practices in the United States in 2020. METHODS: A 35-item survey was developed and validated to investigate the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on the orthodontic specialty. The survey contained 5 domains, including respondent's demographic information, COVID-19 information acquisition, practice ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, and patient management strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. This voluntary survey acquired responses from active orthodontists in the United States. Associations of demographic and practice characteristics with items related to COVID-19 were assessed using chi-square tests, with a 5% significance level. RESULTS: The survey was disseminated to 5,694 orthodontists, and 507 complete surveys were obtained (response rate of 8.9%). Respondents indicated that they obtained the most useful information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic through professional associations and internet or online news resources. However, 30% of the orthodontists believed information regarding personal financial guidelines was lacking. Most respondents identified delayed treatment progress and temporary staff layoffs as the 2 most negative ramifications of mandated office closures. Approximately 93% of practices applied for and used some sort of stimulus funding offered through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Respondents indicated that the COVID-19 related office closures resulted in an average of 50% decrease in net revenue. CONCLUSIONS: The survey found that the COVID-19 pandemic had a broad and significant impact on patient care and financial aspects of U.S. orthodontic practices in 2020. Although generally accepting of the federal and state recommendations, respondents appeared to desire more guidance during the early phase of the pandemic.
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    Is There a Correlation Between Airway Volume and Maximum Constriction Area Location in Different Dentofacial Deformities?
    (Elsevier, 2020) dos Santos, Liseane F.; Albright, David A.; Dutra, Vinicius; Bhamidipall, Surya S.; Stewart, Kelton T.; Polido, Waldemar D.; Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics, School of Dentistry
    Purpose The purpose of the present study was to correlate the airway volume and maximum constriction area (MCA) with the type of dentofacial deformity in patients who required orthognathic surgery. Materials and Methods The present retrospective cohort study included orthognathic surgery patients selected from the private practice of one of us. The selected cases were stratified into 5 different groups according to the clinical and cephalometric diagnosis of their dentofacial deformity. The preoperative airway volume and anatomic location of the MCA were calculated using the airway tool of the Dolphin Imaging software module (Dolphin Imaging and Management Solutions, Chatsworth, CA) and correlated with the diagnosed dentofacial deformity. Differences in the pretreatment airway volumes and MCA location were compared among the deformities. Results The MCA location was more often the nasopharynx for maxillary deficiency and the oropharynx for mandibular deficiency deformities. The nasopharynx volume was significantly smaller statistically ( P < .005) for maxillary deficiency plus mandibular excess compared with mandibular deficiency. The hypopharynx volume was significantly smaller statistically ( P < .005) for vertical maxillary excess plus mandibular deficiency than for both maxillary deficiency and maxillary deficiency plus mandibular excess. No statistically significant difference was found among the different deformity groups in relation to the mean airway volume ( P > .005). Conclusions The location of the airway MCA seems to have a strong correlation with the horizontal position of the maxilla and mandible. The MCA in maxillary deficiencies (isolated or combined) was in the nasopharynx, and the MCA in mandibular deficiencies (isolated or combined) was in the oropharynx. Clinicians should consider these anatomic findings when planning the location and magnitude of orthognathic surgery movements to optimize the outcomes.