Program Directors' Utilization, Knowledge, and Perceptions of Standardized Patients in Dental Hygiene Curricula

Standardized patients are often utilized in health profession programs to attain clinician and didactic skill development. However, research on using standardized patients in dental hygiene education is limited. The purpose of this research study is to investigate dental hygiene directors' utilization, knowledge, and perceptions regarding integrating standardized patients into the curriculum.