Selected Peer Review Publications (recent):

• Stolberg R, Brickle C, Darby M. Development and status of the advanced dental hygiene practitioner. J Dent Hyg 85:2:83-91, 2011.
• *Shah, MA, Darby ML, Bauman DB. Improving oral health in Pakistan using dental hygienists. Intl J Dent Hyg, 9:2:43-52, 2011.
• Darby ML. Broadening the horizons of care. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. June 2010; 8(6): 30-32. (http)
• Darby ML, Walsh MM, eds. Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice, ed 3. St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders, 2010.
• Darby ML, Walsh MM, eds. Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice Procedures Manual, St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders, 2010.
• McCombs GB, Darby ML. New discoveries and directions for medical, dental and dental hygiene research: low temperature atmospheric pressure plasma. Intl J Dent Hyg, 8, 10-15, 2010.
• Newcomb T, Darby ML, Cooper RA. Malaria and the dental hygienist. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. December 2009; 7(12): 40-43.
• Darby M. Implementing Change-ADHP at the Masters Degree Level: Is it Necessary? J Dent Hyg. 83:2:92-95, 2009.
• Six dental hygienists you want to know. M. Darby featured as the dental hygiene academic in the article plus audio interview on website. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. 6:12:16-19, 2008. (http)
• *Poindexter A, Darby M. Whiter teeth, younger look, how to advise your patients on professionally dispensed, take home whitening methods. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 6:5:28-30, 2008.
• *Broscious S, Darby M, Loftin K. A collaboration challenge: interdisciplinary clinical research by faculty in non-research focused colleges and universities. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing. November 30, 2007.(http)
• *Darby ML. Debate: a teaching-learning strategy for developing competence in communication and critical thinking. J Dent Hyg, 81:4:78, 2007.
• *Darby ML. Changing perspectives on the use of antimicrobial mouthrinses. In Incorporating Antimicrobial Mouthrinses into Oral Hygiene: Strategies for Managing oral Biofilm and Gingivitis. Special Issue of the J Dent Hyg as a supplement to ACCESS, p 3, 2007.
• *Darby ML. Antimicrobial mouthrinses in contemporary dental hygiene practice: the take home message. In Incorporating Antimicrobial Mouthrinses into Oral Hygiene: Strategies for Managing oral Biofilm and Gingivitis. Special Issue of the J Dent Hyg as a supplement to ACCESS, p 32, 2007.
• Darby ML, ed. Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene, 6th ed. St. Louis: C V Mosby Co. 2006.
• *Bopp ML, Darby ML, Loftin KC, Broscious SK. Effects of daily oral care with 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate and a standard oral care protocol on the development of nosocomial pneumonia in intubated patients J Dent Hyg 80:3:9, 2006.
• *Hawn CC, Tolle SL, Darby ML, Walker M. Effects of universal verses rotating ultrasonic inserts on wrist movement and scaling efficiency in dental hygienists Int J Dent Hyg 4:1:15-23, 2006.
• *Pavolotskaya A, McCombs G, Darby ML, Marinak K. Sulphur by-product:a potential indicator of early dental plaque-induced gingival disease activity J of Dent Hyg 80:1:12, 2006.
• *Ryan DL, Darby ML, Bauman D, Tolle L, Naik D. Effects of ultrasonic scaling and hand-activated scaling on tactile sensitivity in dental hygiene students JDent Hyg 79 (1) 2005.(http)
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• *Tubaishat RS, Darby ML, Bauman D, Box C. Use of miswak verses toothbrushes:oral health beliefs and behaviors among a sample of Jordanian adults Int J Dent Hyg 3:3:126-136, 2005.

Research Support

• Neff J (PI), Kelley M, Vandecar-Burdin T, Darby M, Paulson J. Adoption Fidelity and Effectiveness of Alcohol SBIRT in Dental Practice . NIH-NIDCR, 09.22.2009 – 08.31.2011 ($474,730 annually for two years).
• Darby ML. Jordanian-American Partnership to Address Shortages in Qualified Dental Hygiene Practitioners (Award # 9417). Fulbright (Jordanian-American Commission for Educational Exchange. ($29,560.)
• Mahasneh A, Darby M, McCombs G, Tolle L, Laroussi M, Hynes W. Bacteriocidal effects of low temperature atmospheric pressure plasma technology on Porphyromonas Gingivalis. American Dental Hygienists’ Association Institute for Oral Health, submitted February 26, 2009 ($5,000).
• Congdon L, Darby M. Loops magnification in U.S. entry-level dental hygiene programs-occupational health and safety. American Dental Hygienists’ Association Institute for Oral Health, submitted February 26, 2009 ($3,810).
• McCombs G, Darby M, Laroussi M, Hynes W. Effect of low temperature cold atmospheric plasma on oral biofilm. Multidisciplinary Seed Grant, Old Dominion University, December 2007 ($83,000)
• McCombs G, Morris A, Darby M, Laroussi M. Bactericidal effects of cold plasma technology on Geobacillus stearothermophilus and Bacillus atrophaeus spores. American Dental Hygienists’ Association Institute for Oral Health, July 2006, ($7,482)

Contact Information:  

Michele L. Darby,  BSDH, MS
Old Dominion University
Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene
4608 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23529-0499
       
Phone: (757) 683-5232        
Fax: (757) 683-5239 
E-mail: mdarby@odu.edu  
Web:  http://hs.odu.edu/dental/directory/mdarby.shtml